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Constitutional Provision Article 352
Asked 8 times across 4 UPSC exams over 10 years (2016–2026), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 8 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 6 years (2016–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2016 → CAPF 2023 → LDCE 2024 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (8 of 8) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2026
Which of the following statements with regard to Proclamation of Emergency are correct?
- It cannot be in operation unless approved by the resolution of both the Houses of the Parliament within one month
- Proclamation is immune from judicial review
- Proclamation of Emergency may be made by the President of India at any time if the security of the country is threatened
- The President of India can issue a Proclamation of Revocation any time if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution. Select the answer
using the code given below.
- A I and III only
- B II, III and IV
- C I, III and IV
- D I and IV only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
GEO2026
Which of the following Articles cannot be suspended during the Proclamation of National Emergency?
- A Articles 20 and 21
- B Articles 30 and 32
- C Articles 14 and 15
- D Articles 18 and 19
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
LDCE2024
The National Emergency proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution of India affects which of the following ?
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 or 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Federalism & Centre-State
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