Independent and Centralised Judiciary, Single Citizenship and Emergency Powers
Who proclaims...
Question
Who proclaims emergency under Article 356 of the Constitution of India?
A
President of India
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B
Governor of the respective State
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C
Governor of the State in consultation with the President of India
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D
Either (a) or (b)
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Solution
The correct option is A President of India The President of India enjoys various powers. In addition to normal powers the Constitution of India enjoins upon him extraordinary powers. The President of India proclaims the President rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of India.