In 1959, the Central Government of India undertook the governance in Kerala under ______ of the Constitution of India.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Article 356.
In 1959, the Central Government of India took over governance in Kerala under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution. This article allows the President’s Rule to be imposed if a state government fails to function according to constitutional provisions. The dismissal of the E.M.S. Namboodiripad-led Communist government marked the first instance of President’s Rule in Kerala. The decision was influenced by political unrest and allegations of law and order failure, leading to the dissolution of the state government by the Centre.