With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers

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
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The prorogation of a House by the President of India is generally done on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
• Statement 2 is correct. Prorogation is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die, but the President can prorogue the House even if it is in session.
• Statement 3 is correct. The dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President, usually on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
  Possible Sources: The Constitution of India and rules of parliamentary procedures.