Question

Under which Article of the Constitution is the President’s rule promulgated on any state in India?
(A) 356
(B) 352
(C) 360
(D) 370

Answer 1

Hint: According to the Indian Constitution there are three types of emergency: National Emergency; Financial Emergency; State Emergency (President’s Rule in States). State’s emergency is often known as the President's rule. The emergency provisions are contained in Part 18 of the Indian Constitution, from Article 352 to 360. The rationality behind the incorporation is to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity and security of the country, the democratic political system and the Constitution.

Complete answer:
Under Article 356 of the Constitution of India, the central government can impose its direct rule over any state, known as the President’s Rule. This is also called a State Emergency. Whereas under Article 352, the president can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. This is also called a National Emergency.

The President’s Rule under Article 356 of Constitution is initially for a period of 6 months. Later, it can be extended for a period of 3 years with parliamentary approval, every 6 months. According to Article 356, President’s Rule can be imposed on any state of India on the grounds of the failure of the constitutional machinery of that particular state.

So, the correct answer is an option (A): Article 356. Under Article 356 of the Constitution is the President’s rule promulgated on any state in India.

Note: The Governor, the President’s representative in the state, governs the state under emergency in the name of the President.