Preliminary exam General Studies July 13, 2024

1: Consider the following statements regarding emergency provisions in India:

  1. The President can proclaim a national emergency only on the grounds of external aggression or armed rebellion.
  2. During a national emergency, the President can suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
  3. The imposition of President's Rule in a state suspends the functioning of the state legislature and empowers the Parliament to make laws on matters in the State List.
  4. A financial emergency can be declared based on the President's satisfaction that the financial stability or credit of India or any part thereof is threatened.

Which of the statements given above are correct?