Multiple choice

The President's rule under Article 356 remains valid in a State for the maximum period of

  1. two months

  2. five months

  3. six months

  4. one year
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: six months In practice, the President's rule has been imposed under different circumstances such as: A) Failure of State Legislature to elect a leader as Chief Minister B) Breakdown of a coalition C) Loss of majority in the assembly D) Elections postponed for unavoidable reasons

If approved by both the houses, the President's rule can continue for 6 months. It can be extended for a maximum 3 years with the approval of the Parliament after every 6 months.

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