alleryWhich article permits the President to dismiss a state government and impose President's Rule?
AArticle 352
BArticle 356
CArticle 360
DArticle 370
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Article 356
1. If a state government cannot function constitutionally, the Centre may step in.
2. Article 356 permits the President to dismiss it and assume direct authority.
3. Article 352 and 360 concern other emergencies; 370 gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
_Source: Wikipedia, Constitution of India, Governmental sources of power_
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