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    Question

    The President’s Rule in a State can be

    continued/extended for a maximum period of:Β 
    A Two years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B One year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Six months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Three years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Three months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As perΒ Article 356 of the Constitution of India , the President's Rule can be imposed initially for a period ofΒ six months Β and can be extended for aΒ maximum period of three years Β with the approval of Parliament every six months.​ Constitutional Provisions: Initial Period:

    • When proclaimed underΒ Article 356(1) , President's Rule is initially valid forΒ six months Β after receiving approval from both Houses of Parliament.​
    Parliamentary Approval:
    • The proclamation must be approved byΒ both Houses of Parliament Β withinΒ two months Β from the date of its issue.​
    • Approval is obtained through aΒ simple majority Β (majority of members present and voting).​
    Extension:
    • President's Rule can beΒ extended for six months at a time Β with parliamentary approval every six months.​
    • TheΒ maximum period Β for which President's Rule can continue isΒ three years .

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