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    The word 'cabinet' is used at one place only in the Indian Constitution under the
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    The word 'cabinet' is used at one place only in the Indian Constitution under the

    A.

    Article 74(1)

    B.

    Article 78

    C.

    Article 352

    D.

    Article 356

    E.

    None of the above/More than one of the above

    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)

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