Question

Which article allows the Governor to recommend President’s Rule if the state government cannot function according to the Constitution?

• A. Article 153
• B. Article 356
• C. Article 163
• D. Article 164

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Article 356

Governor

• Nominal head of the state, representing the President at the state level.
  

• Acts as the constitutional head, performing executive, legislative, judicial, and emergency functions, generally on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

• Appointed by the President of India (on the advice of the Union Government) for a five-year term,

• Article 153: Establishes the office of the Governor for each state
  

• Article 356: Allows the Governor to recommend President’s Rule if the state government cannot function according to the Constitution.

Powers and Functions 

• Executive: Appoints the Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, Advocate General, and other key officials (e.g., State Election Commissioner, State Public Service Commission members).
  

• Legislative: Summons, prorogues, and dissolves the State Legislative Assembly; addresses the legislature; gives assent to bills (with powers to withhold assent or reserve bills for the President’s consideration).

• Judicial: Grants pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment for state laws (similar to the President’s powers under Article 161).

• Emergency: Recommends President’s Rule under Article 356 if the state government cannot function in accordance with the Constitution.