Indian Constitution: Correctly Matched Article Provisions

This solution examines the options provided to find the correct association between articles of the Indian Constitution and their respective provisions, focusing on emergency-related articles.

Analysis of Constitutional Article Matches

• Option 1: Art 352 - Effect of proclamation of Emergency
  This pairing is not precise. Article 352 grants the President the power to proclaim an emergency under specific conditions (war, external aggression, armed rebellion). The direct consequences or 'effects' of this proclamation on the Union's powers are primarily outlined in Article 353.
• Option 2: Art 353 - Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues while a proclamation is in operation
  This is incorrect. Article 353 details the extent of the executive and legislative powers of the Union when an emergency under Article 352 is in effect. Provisions concerning the distribution of revenues during an emergency are covered by Article 354.
• Option 3: Art 354 - Determination of executive powers of the Union, during emergency
  This is incorrect. Article 354 specifically addresses the application of financial provisions (distribution of revenues) during an ongoing emergency. The modification of the Union's executive powers during an emergency is stipulated in Article 353.
• Option 4: Art 355 - Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance
  This match is accurate. Article 355 clearly mandates that it is the responsibility of the Union government to safeguard every State from external aggression and internal strife, and to ensure that each State is governed according to the Constitution.

Summary of Findings

The analysis confirms that Article 355 correctly corresponds to the duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance, as stated in Option 4.