Q. 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 proroguing 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
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
This statement is incorrect. The President of India prorogues a House on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The President does not act independently in this matter.
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 proroguing the House which is in session.
This statement is correct. While prorogation typically occurs after the House is adjourned sine die (without setting a date for resumption), the President can prorogue a House that is in session if advised to do so by the Council of Ministers.
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.
This statement is correct. The President dissolves the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers, except in rare exceptional circumstances.
Given this analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) 2 and 3.