Question

    Under Article 356, the President is empowered to impose

    President's Rule in a State on the report of the Governor, when:
    A the state administration has broken down Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the law and order of the state is severely crippled Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C the insurgency in the state has risen to uncontrollable levels Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D the government of the state cannot be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Under Article 356, President's Rule is imposed if the President, upon receipt of the report from the Governor of the State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried under the provisions of the Constitution.

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