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    Question

    What does Article 356 of the Indian Constitution enable

    the Central Government to do?
    A It allows the Central Government to dissolve the state legislature if the state government fails to function according to constitutional provisions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It permits the Central Government to appoint a new Chief Minister if the current government is unable to function Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It enables the Central Government to take direct control of the state machinery if the state government is unable to function according to constitutional provisions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It allows the Central Government to conduct fresh elections in the state if the state government is non-functional Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E It grants the Central Government the power to change the state's constitution if the state government is unable to function. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 356  of the  Constitution of India, in the event that a  state government  is unable to function according to constitutional provisions, the Central government can take direct control of the state machinery.

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