Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is President's Rule in a State proclaimed?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 356.
President’s Rule in a State is proclaimed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution. This article empowers the President of India to take control of a state’s administration when the constitutional machinery in that state fails to function properly. Such a situation may arise if the state government loses majority support in the legislative assembly, law and order collapses, or the government is unable to work according to constitutional provisions.
The President acts on the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state and with the advice of the Union Council of Ministers. During President’s Rule, the elected state government is suspended, and the Parliament assumes the power to make laws for the state. However, this proclamation must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months.