Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in the light of provisions of Article 356?

  1. President must proclaim emergency only on the basis of a report from the Governor of the State.

  2. Governor can recommend President to proclaim emergency on the basis of personal information suggesting large scale defection of legislators.

  3. President can proclaim emergency only on the advice of Council of Ministers.

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 356, the President's Rule can be proclaimed only on the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 74). While the Governor's report is usually the basis, it is not the only way - the President can act on other information too. Option B is incorrect because personal information alone is insufficient; there must be a proper constitutional breakdown. Option A is wrong as the President is not bound solely by the Governor's report. The correct answer is C as the President must act on Ministerial advice.

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