GK Question

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A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 can be issued by the President only on the ______ recommendation of the Cabinet.

  1. oral
  2. written
  3. unanimous
  4. majority

Answer: written

Article 352(3), inserted by 44th Amendment (1978): President can proclaim Emergency only after receiving written recommendation of Cabinet (not just PM). This curbs arbitrary use by ensuring collective responsibility. Written record enables judicial review and parliamentary scrutiny of Emergency declaration.

Topic National Emergency - Proclamation
Exam Relevance Procedural safeguard question for UPSC Prelims and Judiciary exams