If a State fails to comply with directions issued under Article 256, what is the ultimate sanction available to the Union?

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ADissolution of State Assembly

BFinancial penalty

CDeclaration of a State emergency under Article 365

DSuspension of State officials

Answer:

Non-compliance with Centre’s directions may lead to a situation where, under Article 365, the President can declare that the State government cannot be carried on according to the Constitution, paving the way for President’s Rule

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The Inter-State Council was established in 1990 following the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.
It includes six Central cabinet ministers, including the Home Minister, as permanent members.
The Council is required to meet at least twice a year.

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The State PSC is a constitutional body under Part XIV of the Constitution.
The Governor can appoint an acting chairman only when the SPSC Chairman’s office is vacant.
The SPSC’s recommendations are directory and not mandatory for the state government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?