​Article 356 deals with which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) President's Rule

Explanation:

• Article 356 of the Indian Constitution deals with the imposition of President's Rule in a state.
  It allows the President of India to assume control of a state's governance if the state government is unable to function according to the provisions of the Constitution.
• This is generally invoked upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state, although the President is not bound to act on it.

Information Booster:

President’s Rule (Article 356):

• Invoked when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in a state.
• The state legislative assembly may be dissolved or suspended.
• The executive authority is transferred to the President, who acts through the Governor.
• Parliament assumes the power to legislate for the state.
• Duration: Initially for 6 months, can be extended up to 3 years with Parliamentary approval every 6 months.

Additional Knowledge :

• Temporary Provisions: Covered under Article 370 (now abrogated) which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
• National Emergency: Dealt with under Article 352, invoked in case of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
• Official Languages: Covered under Articles 343 to 351, specifying the usage of Hindi and English, and promotion of regional languages.