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The correct answer is D. Article-352.
Article 352 of the Constitution of India deals with the Proclamation of Emergency. It states that if the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion, he may, by Proclamation, make a declaration to that effect.
The Emergency was declared in India on 25 June 1975 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Emergency was declared under Article 352 of the Constitution of India. The Emergency was lifted on 21 March 1977.
The Emergency was a period of great political and social upheaval in India. During the Emergency, many fundamental rights of the citizens were suspended. The press was censored and many political opponents of Indira Gandhi were arrested. The Emergency is often considered to be a dark chapter in Indian history.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Article-1 is the first article of the Constitution of India. It deals with the name and territory of India.
- Option B: Article-152 is the 152nd article of the Constitution of India. It deals with the establishment of the Union Territories.
- Option C: Article-286 is the 286th article of the Constitution of India. It deals with the imposition of taxes on income other than agricultural income.
- Option D: Article-352 is the 352nd article of the Constitution of India. It deals with the Proclamation of Emergency.