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Which of the following are not necessarily the immediate consequences of the proclamation of the President’s Rule in a State?

(a) Dissolution of the State Assembly.

(b) Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State.

(c) Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government.

(d) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary.

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UGC NET 2016 Paper 3 Electronic Science Question Paper (10-Jul-2016)
The correct answer is

(a) and (d)

To determine which options are not necessarily the immediate consequences of the proclamation of the President's Rule in a state, we must understand the implications of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution. This article outlines the measures that may be taken when a state government is unable to function according to the Constitutional provisions.

  1. Dissolution of the State Assembly: The State Assembly may not be dissolved immediately. Initially, it is placed under suspended animation, and only after certain conditions can it be dissolved. Therefore, (a) is not an immediate consequence.
  2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State: This is an immediate consequence of President's Rule, as the President takes over the executive functions, leading to the removal of the Council of Ministers. Thus, (b) is an immediate consequence.
  3. Takeover of the State administration by the Union Government: This is inherently part of the President's Rule, where the central government takes charge of the state's administration. Thus, (c) is an immediate consequence.
  4. Appointment of a new Chief Secretary: While changes in key administrative positions can be made over time, the appointment of a new Chief Secretary is not an immediate and mandatory consequence. Therefore, (d) is not an immediate consequence.

Based on this analysis, the options (a) Dissolution of the State Assembly and (d) Appointment of a new Chief Secretary are not necessarily immediate consequences of the proclamation of President's Rule in a state.

Thus, the correct answer is: (a) and (d).

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