If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular state, then
This questions was previously asked in
UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2018)
The Assembly of the state is automatically dissolved
Incorrect AnswerThe powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament
Correct AnswerArticle 19 is suspended in that state
Incorrect AnswerThe President can make laws relating to that State
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Under Article 356, when the President’s Rule is imposed in a state, the president can perform following functions:
1. He can take up the functions of the state government and powers vested in the governor or any other executive authority in the state.
2. He can declare that the powers of the state legislature are to be exercised by the Parliament.
3. He can take all other necessary steps including the suspension of the constitutional provisions relating to anybody or authority in the state. The state governor, on behalf of the President, carries on the state administration with the help of the chief secretary of the state or the advisors appointed by the President.
![]()
By: Abhipedia