Difference between Indian constitution & Jammu's constitution

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Following the death of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, president's rule is imposed in Jammu and Kashmir till new government forms.
2. NN Vohra is current governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Published on 11 Jan 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 2
 
- In case of J&K, as per Section 92 of state Constitution, the Governor’s Rule can be imposed for a period of six months in the state.
- It is same as the President’s Rule imposed under Article 356 of the Constitution.
- Governor’s rule has been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for sixth time as the process of formation new government following the death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is taking some time.
- It was imposed after President Pranab Mukherjee accepted the recommendations forwarded by Union Home Ministry on the basis of a recommendation from J&K Governor NN Vohra.

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