State Emergency Practice Questions
16 free State Emergency practice questions for the Indian Polity, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. The 44th Amendment Act (1978) introduced a constraint on extending President's Rule beyond one year. Which condition must be met for such an extension?
- Q2. When President's Rule is imposed, what happens to the State Legislative Assembly?
- Q3. Which landmark Supreme Court case laid down comprehensive guidelines for the imposition of Article 356 to prevent its misuse?
- Q4. In the event of President's Rule, who typically carries on the administration of the state on behalf of the President?
- Q5. What is the requirement for the parliamentary resolution approving the proclamation of President's Rule?
- Q6. When President's Rule is in operation, who is empowered to make laws for the state?
- Q7. Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for the imposition of President's Rule as per the S.R. Bommai guidelines?
- Q8. A law made for a state by the Parliament during President's Rule:
- Q9. Can the President take over the powers of the State High Court during President's Rule?
- Q10. Which state has seen the maximum number of impositions of President's Rule since independence?
- Q11. In 1951, President's Rule was imposed for the first time in which state?
- Q12. Which Article of the Constitution ensures that the Union has a duty to protect states against external aggression and internal disturbance?
- Q13. What happens if a proclamation under Article 356 is not approved by Parliament within two months?
- Q14. The President's power to revoke a proclamation of President's Rule:
- Q15. The scope of judicial review for President's Rule extends to which of the following?
- Q16. If the Supreme Court finds the imposition of Article 356 unconstitutional, what can it do?