Correct option is C
Correct Answer:(c) Four
Explanation:
The Sixty-seventh Amendment Act of 1990 extended the duration of President's Rule in Punjab to a total period of four years. Initially, under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, President's Rule could be imposed in a state for a maximum of three years, with parliamentary approval required every six months.
However, due to the unstable political situation in Punjab, this period was extended. The Sixty-fourth Amendment Act had earlier extended it to three and a half years, and the Sixty-seventh Amendment further extended it to four years.
Key Points for Exam:
Sixty-fourth Amendment Act (1989): Extended President’s Rule in Punjab to three and a half years.
Sixty-seventh Amendment Act (1990): Further extended it to four years.
Sixty-eighth Amendment Act (1991): Later extended it to five years.
Article Involved:Article 356 (President’s Rule in states).
Reason for Extension:Political instability and security concerns in Punjab during the late 1980s and early 1990s.