Multiple choice

The President's rule is imposed for a period of

  1. 9 months

  2. 6 months

  3. 3 months

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

President's Rule under Article 356 can initially be imposed for 6 months, with the possibility of extension up to 3 years with parliamentary approval every 6 months. During this period, the state legislature is suspended, and Parliament assumes the state's legislative powers. The 6-month initial period balances emergency governance with democratic safeguards.

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