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Q: Lok Sabha has a fixed term of _____ years and can be dissolved by the President at any time.
  • A. 8
  • B. 5
  • C. 12
  • D. 10
Correct Answer: Option B - Lok Sabha has a fixed term of 5 years and can be dissolved by the President at any time. Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage. The term of a member of parliament of Lok Sabha (dissolved) is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. During a state of emergency, the term however can be extended by the Parliament of India by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time.
B. Lok Sabha has a fixed term of 5 years and can be dissolved by the President at any time. Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage. The term of a member of parliament of Lok Sabha (dissolved) is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. During a state of emergency, the term however can be extended by the Parliament of India by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time.

Explanations:

Lok Sabha has a fixed term of 5 years and can be dissolved by the President at any time. Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage. The term of a member of parliament of Lok Sabha (dissolved) is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. During a state of emergency, the term however can be extended by the Parliament of India by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time.