Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who has the constitutional power not to approve `President Rule' in the state under Article 356?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Parliament

  3. Union Council of Ministers

  4. State Government
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Explanation

Under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, when President's Rule is imposed in a state, it must be approved by Parliament within two months. Parliament has the power to revoke or approve the President's Rule, making it the ultimate authority. The Prime Minister and Union Council of Ministers recommend the imposition, but Parliament must approve it for it to continue beyond the initial period. The State Government is typically suspended under President's Rule and thus cannot approve its own imposition.

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