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 ?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2
3. C. 2 and 3
4. D. 3 only

Answer: C

Explanation

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Prorogation terminates a session of the House and is usually done after the House has been adjourned sine die, but the President can prorogue a House even while it is in session. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is indeed carried out by the President, typically on the advice of the Council of Ministers, except in rare circumstances where the President might exercise discretion if no stable government can be formed. Statement 1 is incorrect; prorogation of a House by the President requires the advice of the Council of Ministers, as the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in most matters. This question tests knowledge of parliamentary procedures and the President’s role, a fundamental aspect of the Indian Constitution.