Article 356 allows the President to assume all or any of the functions of the government of a state if the Governor reports that the government cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
The president Rule in India is imposed under the provisions of
Asked in Research Assistant 2014 · Topic: Emergency Provisions (Types of Emergencies: President's Rule (State Emergency/Failure of Constitutional Machinery) (Article 356))
More Indian Polity and Governance questions
- Who among the following is not a member of the 15th Finance Commission?
- Who was the Chairman of 14th Finance Commission ?
- What is/are true in reference to the Finance Commission? (i) There are total 5 members in Commission (ii) At least one member of Commission must be Judge of High Court or Supreme Court (iii) The Chairman of Commission cannot be reappointed (iv) First Chairman of Commission was K. Santhanam
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Finance Commission of India? 1. The Finance Commission of India consists of a chairman and 5 other members. 2. The constitution authorizes the Parliament to determine the qualification of members of the commission. 3. The President can refer any matter to the finance commission in the interest of sound finance system.
- Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The President of India determines the qualifications of the Chairman and Members of the Finance Commission. Reason (R): Chairman and members are appointed by the President of India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Which of the following are the essential requirements for a person to be appointed as a member of Finance Commission? 1. A Supreme Court judge or one qualified to be appointed as such 2. A person having wide experience in financial matters and administration 3. A person having special knowledge of economics Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- Who among the following was the Chairperson of the Fifteenth Finance Commission ?
- The finance commission is constituted with one chairperson and ______ number of other members