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Consider the following statements: 1. According to Article 356, Government could declare a state of emergency on grounds of external threat only. 2. Once an emergency is proclaimed, the federal distribution of powers remains practically suspended and all the powers are concentrated in the hands of the Union Government. 3. The 42nd Amendment was also passed during the emergency. 4. Among the various changes made by the 42nd Amendment, one was that the duration of the legislatures in the country was extended from 5 to 7 years. Which of the statements given above is correct?
This question appeared in the HPSC Prelims 2022 examination (GS-II). It is Question 36 out of 200 questions in this paper.
This question was part of the HPSC Prelims 2022 (GS-II). The HPSC Prelims examination tests candidates on general studies, current affairs, and aptitude through multiple-choice questions.
Practice previous year questions from all HPSC Prelims papers and compare patterns with UPSC Prelims PYQ to identify overlapping topics.