State Emergency · Indian Polity

In the event of President's Rule, who typically carries on the administration of the state on behalf of the President?

  1. The Chief Minister
  2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  3. The Governor, assisted by the Chief Secretary or advisors
  4. The Union Home Minister
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Correct answer: The Governor, assisted by the Chief Secretary or advisors

During President's Rule, the Governor executes the executive functions of the state on behalf of the President. He is usually assisted by the state's Chief Secretary or advisors appointed by the President.

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