The three types of emergencies are: 1. National Emergency (Article 352): Can be proclaimed by the President on the grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. 2. State Emergency (President's Rule) (Article 356): Can be imposed by the President if the constitutional machinery in a state breaks down. This is also referred to as constitutional emergency. 3. Financial Emergency (Article 360): Can be proclaimed by the President if the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
How many types of emergencies have been envisaged under the Indian Constitution ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Emergency Provisions (Types of Emergencies: National Emergency (Article 352))
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