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

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

Answer: simple

Emergency revocation safeguards (44th Amendment, 1978): (a) Article 352(7): If Lok Sabha passes resolution disapproving Emergency by simple majority, President must revoke Proclamation, (b) Additional safeguard: If 1/10th of Lok Sabha members give written notice to Speaker, special sitting must be held within 14 days to consider revocation resolution, (c) Rationale: Empowers legislature to check executive Emergency power; ensures periodic democratic review, (d) Historical context: During 1975-77 Emergency, Lok Sabha term extended, opposition jailed; 44th Amendment strengthened legislative checks to prevent recurrence, (e) Balance: Executive can proclaim Emergency for crisis response; legislature can revoke if threat abates or misuse suspected. Illustrates democratic safeguards: Emergency powers subject to continuous legislative oversight.

Topic Emergency Powers - Article 352 Proclamation Revocation
Exam Relevance Emergency revocation procedure frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2
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