Consider the following statements 1 It is the constitutional duty of the Union to protect the states...........

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Consider the following statements.

1) It is the constitutional duty of the Union to protect the states against external aggression and internal disturbance.

2) It is the duty of the President to declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by the Parliament when the constitutional machinery in the state fails

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

As per A355, it shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. While Article 356 has been repeatedly used and misused on flimsy grounds, the Centre has seldom resorted to Article 355, because, though it serves as a precursor to Article 356, it comes with an onerous burden. If the President, on receipt of report from the Governor of the State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, the President may be Proclamation assume to himself all or any of the functions of the Government of the State and Parliament to assume the legislative powers.