Article 352 of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Proclamation of national emergency

Explanation:
Article 352 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President of India to proclaim a national emergency when there is a grave threat to the security of India or any part thereof due to war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. During such an emergency, the Central Government assumes overriding powers, and certain fundamental rights may be suspended.

The proclamation of a national emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month and remains in force for six months, extendable by subsequent parliamentary approval.

Knowledge Booster:
● The Constitution originally used the term "internal disturbance", but it was replaced with "armed rebellion" by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act (1978) to prevent misuse.
● A national emergency has been proclaimed three times in India:

1. 1962 – During the India-China war.
2. 1971 – During the India-Pakistan war.
3. 1975-1977 – Declared by Indira Gandhi citing internal disturbances.
   ● During an emergency:

• Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended.
• The executive power of the Union extends to the States.
  ● It is the most severe form of emergency under the Indian Constitution.