Multiple choice

Under what article of the constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a State in case its constitutional machinery breaks down?

  1. Article 83

  2. Article 352

  3. Article 356

  4. Article 343

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 356 empowers the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the constitutional machinery fails. This is done on the advice of the Governor or on the President's satisfaction and requires approval from Parliament within two months. Article 352 deals with National Emergency, Article 83 with Parliament duration, and Article 343 with official language.