1. President's Rule has been imposed in Haryana exactly three times since its formation.
2. The first instance of President's Rule in Haryana occurred in 1967 following the fall of the Rao Birender Singh-led Samyukta Vidhayak Dal government.
The question relates to the imposition of President's Rule in the Indian state of Haryana, as laid out under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution. Let's examine each statement to determine their validity:
- Statement 1: President's Rule has been imposed in Haryana exactly three times since its formation.
- Statement 2: The first instance of President's Rule in Haryana occurred in 1967 following the fall of the Rao Birender Singh-led Samyukta Vidhayak Dal government.
Explanation:
- Haryana became a separate state on November 1, 1966. Since then, President's Rule has been imposed in the state three times. The instances are typically counted from records maintained by government entities and historical accounts of the state's political scenarios.
- As for the first imposition, it indeed occurred in 1967 when the government led by Rao Birender Singh fell, leading to the central government's intervention and the subsequent imposition of President's Rule.
Both of these historical points are confirmed through documented political history and records.
Given these explanations:
- Statement 1 is accurate as Haryana has experienced President's Rule three times.
- Statement 2 is also accurate as the first imposition was in 1967 under the mentioned circumstances.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
Important Questions from Emergency Provisions
Consider the following statements :
1. According to the Article 356, Government could declare a state of emergency on grounds of external threat only.
2. Once a emergency is proclaimed the federal distribution of powers remains practically suspended and all the powers are concentrated in the hands of the union government
3. The 42nd Amendment was also passed during the emergency.4. Among the various changes made by 42nd Amendment, one was that the duration of the legislatures in the country was extended from 5 to 7 years.
Which of the statements given above is correct?Which of the following statements about National Emergency is/are correct?
1. A Proclamation of Emergency may be made by the President only when the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war or external
aggression or armed rebellion.
2. The Government of India acquires power to give directions to a State on any matter.
3. The Proclamation of Emergency does not suspend the State legislature.
4. The Proclamation of Emergency can continue for a maximum period of six months at a time only if approved by resolutions of both the Houses of
Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:- Under Article 355 of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the Union to :
- Which amendment made written advice of Cabinet mandatory for Emergency declaration?
Assertion [A] : While a proclamation of emergency is in operation, a Parliament shall have power to make Laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the state list.
Reason [R] : Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as a Union of States.
