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With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

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  1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.

  2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session.

  3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

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Answer and Explanation:

The correct answer is (c) 2 and 3

  • Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers: Incorrect. The prorogation of a House by the President of India is done on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers for prorogation.

  • Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session: Correct. Prorogation typically follows adjournment sine die (i.e., without setting a date for resumption). However, there is no constitutional bar preventing the President from proroguing a House while it is still in session.

  • Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers: Correct. The President dissolves the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The President can only dissolve the Lok Sabha without the Council's advice in exceptional circumstances.

Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, making option (c) the correct answer.

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