The correct answer is (a) Article 366(16).
Article 366(16) of the Indian Constitution defines the proclamation of emergency. It states that a Proclamation of Emergency may be issued by the President if he 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.
The President can issue a Proclamation of Emergency only after the Union Cabinet has advised him to do so. The Proclamation must be laid before each House of Parliament as soon as possible after it is issued. It ceases to operate after a period of six months, unless it is approved by both Houses of Parliament.
The Proclamation of Emergency has far-reaching consequences. It enables the President
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