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A Proclamation under Article 356 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within ______ months of its issue.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 6

Answer: 2

Article 356(3): President's Rule proclamation must be approved by both Houses within 2 months by simple majority. If approved, remains in force for 6 months; can be extended maximum up to 3 years with Parliamentary approval every 6 months. After 1 year, extensions require: (a) National Emergency in India/State, AND (b) Election Commission certification that elections cannot be held.

Topic State Emergency - Parliamentary Approval
Exam Relevance President's Rule duration procedure question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL

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