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8. Previous Years Questions

 

1. Compare and contrast the National Emergency and President's Rule in terms of their declaration and effects on fundamental rights as well as centre-state relations. 2019- 1228-14Answer:Effects on Centre-state relations2. Explain the grounds on which a National Emergency can be declared and highlight its effects on Centre-state relations and Fundamental Rights.Answer:3. What was hoped to be a 'dead-letter' of the Constitution has become one of the most controversial provisions. Discuss in the context of Article 356. 2019-20-1220Answer:Grounds for imposition:4. Highlight the extent of President's powers under Article 352. Comment on the judicial scrutiny of proclamation and the exercise of executive powers under National Emergency. How is this power different from the one bestowed under Article 356?2018-19-1049Answer:Extent of President's powers under Article 352Judicial scrutiny of proclamationExercise of Executive PowersDifference in the nature of powers between Article 352 and Article 356