Question

The Article 356 of the Indian constitution deals with

• A. Financial Emergency
• B. President Rule
• C. Grants-in-aids
• D. Finance Commission

Hint:

Article 356 is commonly referred to as "President's Rule" and allows the central government to take control of a state when its government fails to function according to constitutional provisions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Article 356 of the Constitution of India is one of the emergency provisions.
It empowers the President of India to impose President's Rule in 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.
This is also known as a 'State Emergency' or 'Constitutional Emergency'.
Financial Emergency is dealt with under Article 360.
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280.
Therefore, Article 356 deals with President's Rule.