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With reference to the imposition of the President's rule in any state, which of the following is true? 1. There is already a national emergency in the whole of India, or a state of emergency has been declared in the whole or part of the state. 2. If the Election Commission confirms that elections cannot be held in that state. 3. The state legislature is unable to elect a chief minister.

With reference to the imposition of the President's rule in any state, which of the following is true? 1. There is already a national emergency in the whole of India, or a state of emergency has been declared in the whole or part of the state. 2. If the Election Commission confirms that elections cannot be held in that state. 3. The state legislature is unable to elect a chief minister. Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 2.

  • President’s Rule refers to the suspension of a state government and the imposition of direct rule of the Centre.
  • The central government takes direct control of the state in question and the Governor becomes its constitutional head.
  • The Vidhan Sabha is either dissolved or prorogued.
  • Such a situation forces the Election Commission to conduct re-election within six months.

Additional Information

  • Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives the President of India the power to impose this rule on a state on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers. 
  • The first-ever President rule was imposed in Punjab on 20 June 1951.

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