WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which among the following articles gives the power to the central government to take pre-emptive action to protect any state against external aggression and internal disturbances?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 355
  2. Article 356
  3. Article 358
  4. Article 360

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 355

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Article 355 šŸ“š Explanation: 'Article 355' imposes a duty on the Central Government to protect every State against external aggression and 'internal disturbances'. It also ensures that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. This article provides the legal justification for the Center's intervention in state affairs during crises.