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  1. What is the maximum period upto which a proclamation issued by the President under Article-356 of the Constitution and approved/extended by the Parliament may, normally, remain in force?

  2. A.

     Six months

    B.

     One year

    C.

     Two years

    D.

     Untill it is repealed by the Parliament

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    State Emergency declared under the provision of Article-356 by President must be approved by Parliament within two months. After approval by parliament, it may remain in operation for not more than 6 months from the date of proclamation unless after 6 months parliament extends it. Parliament can extend it by approval after every six months. It can be withdrawn anytime by President.


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