Which of the following statements about National Emergency is/are correct ? 1. A Proclamation of Emergency may be made by the President only when the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. 2. The Government of India acquires power to give directions to a State on any matter. 3. The Proclamation of Emergency does not suspend the State legislature. 4. The Proclamation of Emergency can continue for a maximum period of six months at a time only if approved by resolutions of both the Houses of Parliament Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer C (official UPSC key)National Emergency → only for war, external aggression or armed rebellion | Centre can direct States on any matter | State legislature not suspended | NOT: continues max six months only if both Houses approve