Q. With reference to the imposition of President’s Rule in a state, consider the following statements:
1.Article 356 allows the President to impose President’s Rule if the state government cannot function according to constitutional provisions.
2.Article 365 enables the Union to presume constitutional breakdown if the state fails to comply with Union directions.
3.Once imposed, the President’s Rule can continue for up to five years with parliamentary approval.
4.The revocation of President’s Rule requires approval from both Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct – Article 356 allows the President to act if the constitutional machinery of a state breaks down.
Statement 2 is correct – Article 365 deals with failure to comply with Union directions, which may lead to Article 356 action.
Statement 3 is incorrect – President’s Rule can be extended up to 3 years, not 5, with parliamentary approval every 6 months.
Statement 4 is incorrect – Revocation of President’s Rule does not require parliamentary approval.
Source- TH
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