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Q107. If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution of a particular State, then

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution of a particular State, then

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.

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When President's Rule is imposed in a State under Article 356:

  • The President dismisses the State Council of Ministers.
  • The powers of the State Legislature are declared to be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament [Article 356(1)(b)].
  • The State Legislative Assembly is either suspended or dissolved by the President (it is not automatically dissolved).
  • Article 19 is suspended only during a National Emergency under Article 352 (on grounds of war or external aggression), not under Article 356.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q107)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q107

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 107 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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