Under which article of the Constitution the Fresident can take over the administration of a State in his own hand?

Correct answer: Article 356

Explanation: Under Article 356, the President can take over the administration of a State in case of failure of constitutional machinery. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Also known as President’s Rule or State Emergency. ▪️ Can be proclaimed on the recommendation of the Governor. ▪️ It requires approval of both Houses of Parliament within two months. ▪️ Once approved, it remains valid for six months, extendable up to three years. ▪️ During this period, the State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved or suspended. ▪️ The Union Government assumes control of state administration. ▪️ First imposed in Punjab in 1951. ▪️ Criticised in the S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India (1994) case, which set strict limits on its misuse.