When President's Rule is imposed, what happens to the State Legislative Assembly?
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Correct answer: It is either suspended or dissolved by the President
The President may either suspend or dissolve the state legislative assembly. If suspended, the assembly can be reactivated later; if dissolved, fresh elections must be held to form a new government.
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