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    Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
    unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
    it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of Supreme Court and the High Courts.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A) 1 only              

    B) 2 only

    C) Both land 2                   

    D) Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Statement 1 is correct as under Article 3 60, any Proclamation of Financial Emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. If approved by both Houses, then it operates for 6 months. Statement 2 is incorrect as it is excluding Judges of SC and High Courts; but under the provisions of effects of article 360, Judges of SC and HCs are included.


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