Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Article 352
Explanation:
- The word 'Cabinet' is mentioned only once in the Indian Constitution under Article 352(3).
- It was not present in the original Constitution but was inserted by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978.
- It states that the President can proclaim a National Emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the Union Cabinet.
Information Booster:
- The Constitution defines the Cabinet as the council consisting of the Prime Minister and other Ministers of Cabinet rank under Article 75.
- National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared on the grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
Additional Knowledge:
- Article 74(1) (Option A)
It provides for a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President. - Article 78 (Option B)
It outlines the duties of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President. - Article 356 (Option D)
It deals with the imposition of President's Rule in states due to the failure of constitutional machinery.
So the correct answer is (c)