Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 4 times
The correct answer is 4 times. - President’s Rule refers to the suspension of a state government and the imposition of direct rule of the Centre.
- The central government takes direct control of the state in question and the Governor becomes its constitutional head.
| Date of Imposition | Date of Revocation | Reason for Imposition of President's rule | | 13 March 1967 | 26 April 1967 | The indecisive outcome of elections. | | 29 April 1977 | 22 June 1977 | The government dismissed in spite of Hari Dev Joshi enjoying majority support in Assembly. | | 16 February 1980 | 6 June 1980 | The government dismissed in spite of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat enjoying majority support in Assembly. | | 15 December 1992 | 4 December 1993 | The government dismissed in spite of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat enjoying majority support in Assembly. |
- Under Article 365, the President's Rule is imposed when a state government is unable to function according to Constitutional provisions.
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