UPSC CSE 2024 · PYQ · Parliament / Prorogation and Dissolution · hard
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements : 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 prorogating 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✓ Correct
D.3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: prorogation of a House is done by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers, not on his own discretion. Statement 2 is correct: prorogation is generally done after sine die adjournment, but there is no bar on the President from prorogating the House even when it is in session. Statement 3 is correct: dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President under Article 85, normally on the advice of the Council of Ministers, though in exceptional circumstances (e.g., loss of majority by the government) he may exercise discretion. Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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