SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 12

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 2nd August 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q12

Which Article allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Article 356

Explanation:

Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to impose President’s Rule in a state. This is applied when the constitutional machinery in a state fails, meaning the state government is unable to function according to constitutional provisions.

In such a situation, the state government can be suspended or dismissed, and the administration comes under the control of the Central Government.

Key Points:

President’s Rule is imposed under Article 356.

It is used when there is a constitutional breakdown in a state.

The state government may be suspended or dissolved.

Administration shifts to the Central Government.

Additional Facts:

Article 352 deals with National Emergency.

Article 360 deals with Financial Emergency.

Article 365 relates to failure of states to comply with Union directions.

Important Questions:

Q1: Under which Article is President’s Rule imposed?
Ans: Article 356.

Q2: What does Article 352 deal with?
Ans: National Emergency.

Q3: What is Article 360 related to?
Ans: Financial Emergency.