Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) 356
Explanation:
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution deals with the President's Rule in a state. It gives the President the power to dissolve the state government and take over the administration of a state if the President believes that the governance in the state cannot be carried out according to the provisions of the Constitution. This is also known as Emergency Rule or State Emergency.
Information Booster:
• Article 356 provides for the proclamation of President’s Rule when the President is satisfied that the government of a state cannot be conducted as per the Constitution.
• The imposition of President's Rule in a state results in the dissolution of the state legislative assembly and the appointment of the Governor as the administrator of the state.
• This provision has been invoked multiple times in India's history, often in states facing political instability or breakdown of law and order.
Additional Information:
• Article 370 – Deals with the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Article 326 – Relates to the right to vote in India.
• Article 380 – Pertains to the President’s Address at the first session of the Parliament.