The President may issue a proclamation of emergency under Article 356 on receipt of a report from the ______ of a state.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Governor
| Article 356 | According to Article 356, President’s Rule can be imposed on any state of India on the grounds of the failure of the constitutional machinery. |
| 2 types |
If the President receives a report from the state’s Governor or otherwise is convinced or satisfied that the state’s situation is such that the state government cannot carry on the governance according to the provisions of the Constitution. |
| As per this Article, President’s Rule can be imposed if any state fails to comply with all directions given by the Union on matters it is empowered to. |