Which of the following statements is/are correct ? The President of India can proclaim emergency 1. on the ground of war, aggression or armed rebellion. 2. only if the decision of the Union Council of Ministers is communicated to him in writing. 3. only if both houses of Parliament approve the proclamation after its promulgation. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: Emergency Provisions (Procedure for Proclamation and Parliamentary Approval (for all types))

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 3 only

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