If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular state, then
Correct Answer: Option B
Article 356 deals with 'Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in a State', often referred to as President's Rule.
Under Article 356, if the President, upon receiving a report from the Governor or otherwise, is convinced that the state government cannot function according to the Constitution, the President can:
(a) Assume the functions of the State Government and the powers of the Governor or any state authority (excluding the State Legislature). (b) Declare that the powers of the State Legislature will be exercised by or under the authority of Parliament.
The Assembly of the state is not automatically dissolved; it can be suspended. Article 19 is not automatically suspended under Article 356. While the President assumes many functions, the power to directly make laws for the State typically resides with the Parliament during this period.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.