Question

The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by _____________.

• A. President directly
• B. A caretaker government
• C. Chief-Minister nominated by the President
• D. Governor of the State

Answer 1

The correct option is D Governor of the State

Article 356 of the constitution of India provides for the imposition of President Rule in the State where the machinery in the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution. Once the President Rule is imposed in the State, the Governor assumes the functions and power to be exercised in the State on the direction of the president.