Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Chhattisgarh.
Explanation:
Since its formation in 2000, Chhattisgarh has never been placed under President’s Rule. This reflects its relatively stable political environment compared to other states.
Option Analysis:
- Uttarakhand: Was under President’s Rule in 2016 due to political instability.
- Tamil Nadu: Faced President’s Rule multiple times, most recently in 1991.
- Jharkhand: Witnessed President’s Rule thrice, with the latest in 2013.
Information Booster
- Article 356: Empowers the President to impose rule in a state if governance fails as per the Constitution.
- Frequency of President’s Rule: Since independence, states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Manipur have experienced it multiple times, while newer states like Chhattisgarh have been politically stable.