Statement-I correctly identifies Article 356 as one of the most controversial articles in the Constitution. This controversy stems primarily from its past use, often criticized as politically motivated. Statement-II accurately describes the condition under which Article 356 is invoked: when the President is satisfied that the government of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: One of the most controversial Articles in the Constitution is Article 356. Statement-II: It is imposed when the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025 · Topic: Emergency Provisions (Grounds for Proclamation of President's Rule: Failure of Constitutional Machinery in States)
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Answer: A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true and Statement-II is the correct explanation of Statement-I
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