GK Question

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Under Article 352(7), if Lok Sabha passes a resolution disapproving continuation of Emergency by ______ majority, the President must revoke the Proclamation.

  1. simple
  2. two-thirds
  3. three-fourths
  4. absolute

Answer: simple

Article 352(7), inserted by 44th Amendment: If Lok Sabha passes resolution disapproving Emergency by simple majority, President must revoke it. Additionally, if 1/10th of Lok Sabha members give notice to Speaker, special sitting must be held within 14 days to consider revocation. Empowers legislature to check executive Emergency power.

Topic National Emergency - Revocation
Exam Relevance Legislative check on Emergency question for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams