Question

What does Article 356 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

Hint:

This article deals with what happens when a state government cannot run according to the Constitution.

Answer 1

Correct answer: Imposition of President's Rule in a state
Article 356 is part of the emergency provisions of the Indian Constitution.
It allows the President to take over the administration of a state if the state government cannot function according to the Constitution.
This situation is usually reported to the President through the Governor of that state.
Once President's Rule is declared, the state legislature is either suspended or dissolved.
The Parliament of India then takes over the law making power for that state.
President's Rule needs approval from both Houses of Parliament within two months, and it can normally continue for up to three years with periodic renewals.
Article 356 has been used many times since independence and is often discussed for its political misuse.