Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

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

Options:

Article 368

Article 356

Article 350

Article 325

Correct Answer:

Article 356

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option2 - Article 356

President's Rule in a State in India is applied under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, also known as the "State Emergency" or "President's Rule" provision.

During an emergency in India, the President of India is given extraordinary powers. These powers are granted under Article 352 (National Emergency), Article 356 (President's Rule), and Article 360 (Financial Emergency) of the Constitution of India.