provisions of the Constitution?
Understanding Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution places a specific obligation on the Union (Centre) regarding the governance of the States.
Article 355: Centre's Duty for Constitutional Governance
Article 355 states that "It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution."
This article explicitly imposes a duty on the Centre to ensure that the constitutional machinery in every state is functioning correctly. If a state government fails to act according to the Constitution, the Centre can invoke provisions like Article 356 (President's Rule) based on the report or satisfaction derived from the premise laid in Article 355.
Therefore, Article 355 is the specific provision that mandates the Centre's duty in this regard.
The correct option is 3, Article 355.
Important Questions from Constitution
- Which of the following Constitutional Amendments introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
- Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution describes the effect of a National Emergency on the Fundamental Rights?
The Constitution of India under______________directs the State policy to secure that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.
The "Doctrine of Basic Structure" was recognised by the Supreme Court for the first time in the case of _______ .
- Which of the following Parts of the Indian Constitution deals with "All-India Services"?
