Q.

A proclamation of emergency caused by war or external aggression must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within –

A. 15 days
B. 1 month
C. 2 months
D. 3 months
Answer» B. 1 month
Explanation: National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India. The President can declaresuch an emergency only on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month. Such an emergency can be imposed for six months. It can be extended by six months by repeated parliamentary approval.
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