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The correct answer is option 1, which states that an emergency can be declared under Article 352 of the Constitution of India if the security of any part of India is threatened by war, external aggression, and armed rebellion.
Let`s break down each option to better understand why option 1 is the correct answer:
Option 1: 1, 2, and 3 (war, external aggression, and armed rebellion) - This option includes all the conditions mentioned in the question. If any of these threats occur, the President of India can declare a state of emergency.
Option 2: 2, 3, and 4 (external aggression, armed rebellion, and internal disturbance) - This option includes external aggression and armed rebellion correctly, but it also includes internal disturbance, which is not mentioned in the question. As per the question, only war, external aggression, and armed rebellion are considered grounds for declaring an emergency.
Option 3: 1, 3, and 4 (war, armed rebellion, and internal disturbance) - This option includes war and armed rebellion correctly, but it also includes internal disturbance, which is not mentioned in the question. As mentioned earlier, only war, external aggression, and armed rebellion are considered grounds for declaring an