Question

In which of the following state, the state emergency was imposed for the first time?
1. Punjab
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Punjab

The correct answer is Option Punjab

• State emergency was used for the first time in the state of Punjab in 1951.
• The presidential rule has been imposed for maximum times in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
• Art 356 allows the president to impose presidential rule in any state under the recommendation Governor of the concerned state.
• The presidential rule can be imposed in these following situations:

1. When after the general elections to the assembly, no party secures a majority i.e. A thing assembly.
2. Where the party having the majority declines to format ministry and the governor cannot find a coalition government.
3. Where a ministry resigns after its defeat in the elections and no other party is able to form the government.
4. Where a constitutional direction of the central government is disregarded by the state government.
5. .Where the government is deliberately acting against the constitution.
6. Where the government willfully refuses to discharge its constitutional obligations endangering the security of the state.