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Directions: From the four answers, select the most appropriate answer. Emergency under article 356 is imposed by whom?

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Directions: From the four answers, select the most appropriate answer.
Emergency under article 356 is imposed by whom?
  1. Prime minister
  2. Governor
  3. Vice-president
  4. President

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - President
Under Article 356 of the Constitution of India, President's Rule in a State is proclaimed by the President, on the Governor's report or otherwise, when the President is satisfied that the State's government cannot be carried on under the Constitution. The Governor only reports; neither the Prime Minister nor the Vice-President issues the proclamation.

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