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Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with financial emergency?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Article-360

Indian Constitution Financial Emergency Article

The question asks to identify the specific Article within the Indian Constitution that governs the provision for a financial emergency.

Identifying the Correct Article

  1. Analyze the Question: The core requirement is to find the constitutional provision related to 'financial emergency'.
  2. Constitutional Provisions: The Constitution of India outlines different types of emergencies. Part XVIII (Articles 352-360) deals with Emergency Provisions.
  3. Locate Financial Emergency Article: Specifically, Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a financial emergency. This occurs when the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
  4. Evaluate Other Options:
    • Article 260 relates to the relationship between the Union and foreign states.
    • Article 160 provides for the discharge of the functions of the President in contingencies.
    • Article 460 is not a recognized article related to emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution.

Therefore, Article 360 is the specific article dealing with financial emergency.

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