Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) V.V. Giri
Explanation:
The second National Emergency in India was declared on 3 December 1971 during the Indo-Pak war, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh. At that time, V.V. Giri was the President of India (1969–1974).
Information Booster:
National Emergency in India under article 352:
- First National Emergency (1962-1968): Declared during the Indo-China war.
- Second National Emergency (1971-1977): Declared due to the Indo-Pak war (Bangladesh Liberation War).
- Third National Emergency (1975-1977): Declared by Indira Gandhi on 25 June 1975, citing internal disturbances.
Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution:
The emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are outlined in Part XVIII, encompassing Articles 352 to 360. Here's a concise overview of these articles:
Article | Provision |
352 | Proclamation of National Emergency |
353 | Effects of Proclamation of National Emergency |
354 | Application of provisions relating to the distribution of revenues during a National Emergency |
355 | The duty of the Union was to protect states against external aggression and internal disturbances |
356 | Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in states (President's Rule) |
357 | Exercise of legislative powers under Proclamation issued under Article 356 |
358 | Suspension of provisions of Article 19 during emergencies |
359 | Suspension of the enforcement of rights conferred by Part III during emergencies |
360 | Financial Emergency |
Additional Knowledge:
- Dr. Zakir Husain): He was President from 1967 to 1969, before the 1971 emergency.
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed): He was President from 1974 to 1977, during the third National Emergency (1975).
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan: He was President from 1962 to 1967, before the second emergency and He was also the First Vice President of India.
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