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Which one of the following is the correct statement?

The term of Lok Sabha can be extended by the Parliament for a period

A not exceeding six months at a time during proclamation of emergency but not exceeding in any case a period of three months after the proclamation of emergency has ceased to operate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B not exceeding one year at a time during proclamation of emergency but not exceeding in any case a period of six months after the proclamation of emergency has ceased to operate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C not exceeding one year at a time during proclamation of emergency but not exceeding in any case a period of three months after the proclamation of emergency has ceased to operate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D not exceeding six months at a time during proclamation of emergency but not exceeding in any case a period of one month after the proclamation of emergency has ceased to operate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

• The Lok Sabha is not a continuing chamber. Its normal term is five years from the date of its first meeting after the general elections, after which it automatically dissolves. - The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during the period of national emergency be a law of Parliament for one year at a time for any length of time. - However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate.

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