Under President's Rule (Article 356), the governance of Rajasthan is taken over by:

Explanation

Article 356 applies when the President is satisfied, on the Governor's report or otherwise, that a State government cannot be carried on according to the Constitution. The Constitution then allows the President, by Proclamation, to assume the functions of the State government and the powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor, except the State Legislature. In practical exam terms, Rajasthan's day-to-day administration under President's Rule is therefore handled through the Governor, acting on behalf of the President, with the aid of advisers appointed by the President. That is why the answer is not direct rule by the Prime Minister, the Army, or the High Court judiciary.

Why the other options are wrong

• (B) The Prime Minister does not directly take over a State's administration under Article 356; the constitutional power is exercised in the President's name.
• (C) The Army Chief has no constitutional role in ordinary civilian governance of a State under President's Rule.
• (D) The Chief Justice of the High Court remains part of the judiciary and does not administer the State under Article 356.

Concept

This tests Emergency Provisions, especially the constitutional effect of Article 356 on State executive power. It recurs in RAS because Rajasthan polity questions often check who exercises authority when normal State government machinery fails.

Source

• India Code, Constitution of India

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