Question

Which of the following is true in the context of the President's rule in any state.

A. President's rule can be withdrawn by the President at any time.

B. The approval of Parliament is not mandatory for the abrogation of President's rule.

1. Only A 
2. Both A and B
3. Only B
4. Not both A and B

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Both A and B

The correct answer is Both A and B​.

• President's rule can be withdrawn by the President at any time.
• The approval of Parliament is not mandatory for the abrogation of the President's rule.
• Article 365 states that if the state doesn't comply with the direction of the center then without a report of the President, the President's rule can be issued.
• President rule can be issued with or without a report of the governor.

• The first time President Rule was issued in Punjab (1951).
• Maximum President Rule is issued in -
  • Manipur (10 times)
  • Uttar Pradesh (9 times)
  • Punjab (8 times)

• The longest President Rule was issued in Jammu and Kashmir for 6 years and 264 days.
• Till now 125 times state emergency has been issued in India. 
• Article 356 states that state machinery is a failure, riots, communalism, etc. then on the report of Governor president rule can be issued.