Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Article 355 of the Indian Constitution places a duty on the Union to protect every state from external aggression and internal disturbances.
2.Under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, the President can impose President’s Rule in a state only upon receiving the Governor’s report.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. Article 355 mandates the Union to protect states from external aggression and internal disturbances, ensuring that the government of each state functions in accordance with the Constitution.
Statement 2 is incorrect. While a Governor’s report can trigger President’s Rule under Article 356, it is not mandatory. The President can also act if otherwise satisfied that the state’s government cannot function according to constitutional provisions, without waiting for a Governor’s report.
Source: The Hindu
