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Under Article 355 of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the Union to:<\/p>\n

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\nUnder Article 355 of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance.
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\nArticle 355 is part of the Emergency Provisions (Part XVIII) of the Indian Constitution. It explicitly states: “It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.”
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\nThis article forms the basis for the Union’s intervention in the affairs of a State in situations of emergency. Failure of a State government to function in accordance with the Constitution, as mentioned in Article 355, can lead to the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356. The duty to protect against external aggression and internal disturbance is a fundamental aspect of the federal structure, ensuring the integrity and stability of the country.
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Under Article 355 of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the Union to: [amp_mcq option1=”protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance” option2=”allow the extension of executive powers of the Union to any State” option3=”declare that the powers of the legislature of a State shall be exercisable by or under the authority … <\/p>\n

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