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The President of India can issue a proclamation of National Emergency only on the written recommendation of
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- The Prime Minister
- The Cabinet consisting of only Cabinet Ministers of the Union
- The Council of Ministers of the Union
- Parliament
Correct Option: C
National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. The President can declare such an emergency only on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month.
