Correct option is D
- Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment of the Constitution.
- Article 368 of Part XX of the Constitution of India outlines the procedure for amending the Constitution.
- It gives Parliament the power to amend the Constitution by adding, changing, or removing any provision.
- The 44th Amendment of the Indian Constitution amended Article 368 to ensure that certain changes to the Constitution could only be made if approved by a majority of the people of India in a referendum.
Incorrect options Explanation:
- Article 360 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to invoke financial emergency. Grounds of declaration – If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
- Article 352 is popularly known as 'National Emergency'. Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
- Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to assume control of a state government if he/she believes that the constitutional machinery in the state has failed. This leads to the imposition of President's Rule, allowing the central government to govern the state directly.