Answer-Which of the following best explains the “President’s rule” and effect on local bo...

The reference to States in Part B of the First Schedule related to the former princely States that acceded to India. These States were governed under Part VII of the Constitution, which contained special provisions for their administration. With the enactment of the Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956, Part VII was omitted, and the distinction between Part A and Part B States was abolished. This marked the complete constitutional integration of princely States into the Indian Union, ensuring uniform constitutional status for all States and strengthening federal equality.

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Which of the following best explains the “President’s rule” and effect on local bodies in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution?

A President’s Rule automatically dissolves Panchayats and Municipalities.

B Under President’s Rule, Parliament may assume state legislative functions; local bodies continue to exist but their functioning may be affected by administrative orders, courts have protected local bodies’ basic functioning but the Centre’s control can affect devolution of funds and functions.

C President’s Rule converts municipalities into part of the Union Parliament.

D Article 356 grants municipalities independent powers.

E President’s Rule has no impact on finance.

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