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With reference to national emergency under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 

1. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act replaced the term 'armed rebellion' with 'internal disturbance’ as one of the grounds for proclamation of national emergency. 
2. Prior to 44th Amendment Act, the proclamation needed to be approved by the Parliament by simple majority.
3. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act granted special power to Rajya Sabha to discontinue national emergency. 

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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Important Points to Remember in Chapter -1 - Part XVIII Emergency Provisions from Cengage Experts Team Indian Polity For UPSC And State Civil Services Examinations Solutions

Emergency Provisions
(Part XVIII, Articles 352-360)

1. The emergency provisions are contained in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Article 352 to 360. 

2. These are provision aimed at controlling any unexpected situation arising out of war, violence or any other untoward incidents.

3. The three types of emergencies defined in the constitution are:

i. National Emergency (Article 352)
ii. President’s rule / State  Emergency (Article 356)
iii. Financial Emergency (Article 360)

4. National Emergency

i. If the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion, he may, by Proclamation, make a declaration to that effect.
ii. The proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the houses of parliament within one month from the date of its issue.
iii. If approved by both the houses, the Emergency continues for 6 months and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months.
iv. A proclamation of Emergency may be revoked by the President at any time by a subsequent proclamation. Such proclamation does not require parliamentary approval.
v. An emergency can be revoked by a simple majority of Parliament as well.
vi. During an emergency the Parliament may legislate on matters listed in the state list and the Union executive can direct the state governments on any matter.

5. President’s Rule

i. If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of a State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, the President may by Proclamation—

(a) assume to himself all or any of the functions of the Government of the State and all or any of the powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor or any body or authority in the State other than the Legislature of the State
(b) declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament
(c) make such incidental and consequential provisions as appear to the President to be necessary or desirable for giving effect to the objects of the Proclamation, including provisions for suspending in whole or in part the operation of any provisions of this Constitution relating to any body or authority in the State

ii. A proclamation imposing president’s rule must be approved by both the houses of parliament within two months from the date of its issue.

6. Financial Emergency

i. If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, he may by a Proclamation make a declaration to that effect.
ii. A proclamation declaring financial emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue.
iii. During a financial emergency, the Union government may interfere with the financial matters of the States.
iv. Salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in the State may be reduced.