Consider the following statements:
1) Both the Prime Minister (PM) and Chief Minister (CM) can advise dissolutiono f the respective Lower House.
2) Only the PM can recommend President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1.
Under the Article 85 of the Constitution of India and Article 174 of the Constitution of India, the Prime Minister can advise the President of India to dissolve the Lok Sabha, while the Chief Minister can advise the Governor of an Indian State to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
However, the imposition of Article 356 of the Constitution of India (President’s Rule) is not recommended only by the Prime Minister. Usually, the Governor of the State sends a report to the President, or the President may act based on other information. The Union Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister advises the President, but the recommendation does not come solely from the Prime Minister.
Therefore, only Statement 1 is correct.