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Under what Article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down?1. Article 832. Article 3523. Article 3564. Article 343

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Article 356

The correct answer is Article 356.

  • According to Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, President takes over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down.
  • Article 356 is also known as President's rule or constitutional emergency.
  • There are two grounds to issue a State emergency.
    1. Breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state.
    2. Failure of the state to comply with or to give effect to any direction given by the center.
  • It is necessary that Parliament must approve the proclamation of President's rule within two months by a simple majority.
  • President can revoke Article 356 at any time.

 

  • President's rule can be extended to a maximum period of three years subject to the approval of the Parliament every six months.
  • India borrowed this provision from the Government of India Act 1935.

  • Article 83 of the Indian constitution deals with the duration of houses of Parliament.
  • President can proclaim a national emergency under Article 352.
  • Article 343 of the Indian constitution deals with the official languages.


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