Question

Which among the following is the longest session of the Parliament?

• A. Joint Session
• B. Monsoon Session
• C. Budget Session
• D. Winter Session

Hint:

A simple way to remember the order and approximate length of the sessions is with the mnemonic \textbf{B-M-W} (Budget, Monsoon, Winter). The Budget (B) session is the first and the longest, and the Winter (W) session is the last and the shortest.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Parliamentary Sessions
The Indian Parliament is required to meet at least twice a year. By convention, it holds three sessions in a year:


Budget Session: This is the first and most important session of the year. It typically begins in late January or early February and continues until May. It is the longest session because it involves the presentation of the Union Budget, detailed discussions on the demands for grants of various ministries, and the passage of the Finance Bill.
Monsoon Session: This session is usually held from July to August.
Winter Session: This is the shortest session, typically held in November and December.
A Joint Session is not a regular session but a specific meeting of both Houses called by the President to resolve a deadlock on a bill.

Step 2: Comparing the Durations
Based on the typical parliamentary calendar:

Budget Session: \textasciitilde Feb-May (approx. 4 months)
Monsoon Session: \textasciitilde July-Aug (approx. 1-2 months)
Winter Session: \textasciitilde Nov-Dec (approx. 1 month)
The Budget Session is clearly the longest.

Step 3: Final Answer
The Budget Session is the longest session of the Indian Parliament. Therefore, option (C) is the correct answer.