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    Question

    Consider the following statements 1.

    Adjournment sine Die means terminating seating ofstate legislature for an indefinite period 2. The state legislature is prorogued only after the House is adjourned sine die. Select the correct statement/s from the code given below:       
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 or 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Statement 1 is correct:Adjournment sine die (from the Latin "without day") means "without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing". To adjourn an assembly sine die is to adjourn it for an indefinite period. ● Statement 2 is incorrect:A few days after the House is adjourned sine die by the presiding officer, the President issues a notification for the prorogation of the session. However, the President can also prorogue the House when the house is in session.  

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