Which of the following statements is correct?

Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Emergency Provisions (Procedure for Proclamation and Parliamentary Approval (for all types))

1. Proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament with‐ in two months from the date of its issue.
2. Proclamation of State Emergency must be ap‐ proved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue.
3. Proclamation of Financial Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament with‐ in two months from the date of its issue.
4. The impeachment resolution of the President is passed by a majority of two-thirds of present members of both the Houses of Parliament.

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