Constitutional Provisions in Indian Politics : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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Indian PoliticsMediumConstitutional ProvisionsPresident'S Rule

In 1959, the Central Government of India undertook the governance of Kerala under which Article of the Constitution?

Article 352

Article 360

Article 349

Article 356

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Correct Answer: D — Article 356

Explanation:

Article 356 (President's Rule) was invoked in Kerala in 1959 to dismiss the E.M.S. Namboodiripad-led Communist government — the first elected Communist government in India. It was the first use of President's Rule in Indian history and remains one of the most controversial applications of Article 356.

Indian PoliticsMediumConstitutional ProvisionsPresident And Vice President

In case of death of both the President and the Vice President of India, who will act as the President of India?

Prime Minister of India

Attorney General of India

Parliament chosen candidate

Chief Justice of India

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Correct Answer: D — Chief Justice of India

Explanation:

As per Article 65 of the Indian Constitution, if both the President and Vice President are unavailable, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President. If the Chief Justice is also unavailable, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court assumes the role.