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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is President's Rule in a State proclaimed?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
356

President's Rule Article in Indian Constitution

President's Rule is a provision under the Indian Constitution that allows the President of India to assume governmental powers in a state.

This occurs when the state government is unable to function or fails to comply with constitutional directives.

Identifying the Correct Article

The power to proclaim President's Rule in a State is derived from a specific article of the Constitution.

  • Article 352 relates to the National Emergency.
  • Article 356 provides for the imposition of President's Rule in a State if the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
  • Article 360 deals with the Financial Emergency.
  • Article 371 contains special provisions for certain states, distinct from emergency provisions.

Based on the constitutional framework, President's Rule is invoked under Article 356.

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