The President may issue a proclamation of emergency under Article 356 on receipt of a report from th...........

General Studies (CPO) Indian Polity

The President may issue a proclamation of emergency under Article 356 on receipt of a report from the ______ of a state.

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Governor

Chief Justice of the High Court

Advocate-General

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

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Explanation:

- Option 1: Governor

- This is the correct option. The President may issue a proclamation of emergency under Article 356 upon receiving a report from the Governor of a state. This provision is used when the state government cannot function according to the provisions of the Constitution.

- Option 2: Chief Justice of the High Court

- This option is incorrect. The Chief Justice does not report to the President for the purpose of an emergency proclamation under Article 356.

- Option 3: Advocate-General

- This option is incorrect. The Advocate-General advises the state government on legal matters but does not have the authority to report for an emergency proclamation.

- Option 4: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

- This option is incorrect. The Speaker has no formal role in the reporting process for Article 356 emergencies.