Which article specifies Imposition of President’s Rule in States? A. Article 356 B. Article 343 C. Article 51(A) D. Article 80

The correct answer is A. Article 356.

Article 356 of the Constitution of India, also known as the President’s Rule, is a provision that allows the President of India to suspend the state government and assume direct control over a state if the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

Article 356 has been invoked 129 times since the Constitution came into force in 1950. The most recent occasion was in November 2020, when the President’s Rule was imposed in Maharashtra.

The imposition of President’s Rule is a controversial issue, with some arguing that it

is an undemocratic measure that allows the central government to interfere in the affairs of the states. Others argue that it is a necessary tool to maintain law and order and to ensure that the Constitution is upheld.

The following are the brief explanations of each option:

• Article 343 deals with the Official Language of the Union.
• Article 51(A) deals with Fundamental Duties.
• Article 80 deals with Composition of the Council of States.