Consider the following statements regarding “President’s Rule”: 1. It should be approved by both houses of the Parliament. 2. Maximum period of President’s rule is 3 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue.

However, if the proclamation of President’s Rule is issued at a time when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved or the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place during the period of two months without approving the proclamation, then the proclamation survives until 30 days from the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after its reconstitution, provided the Rajya Sabha approves it in the mean time.
If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months.
It can be extended for a maximum period of three years with the approval of the Parliament, every six months.

Source: Laxmikanth