2013 · Q12
Consider the following statements regarding termination of sitting of a House
- 1Only the House of the People is subject to dissolution
- 2The powers of dissolution and prorogation are exercised by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- 3The power to adjourn the daily sittings of the House, of the People and the Council of States belongs to the Speaker and the Chairman respectively.
- 4The Parliament cannot be dissolved as it is a permanent chamber.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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- A1,2 and 3
- B2,3 and 4
- C1 and 3
- D1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Only the Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution, and dissolution/prorogation are exercised by the President on ministerial advice while adjournment belongs to the Speaker/Chairman; Parliament as a whole is not a permanent chamber since the Lok Sabha dissolves.