Question

Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its normal term of 5 years?

• A. The Prime Minister
• B. The President of India
• C. The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
• D. The President on the recommendation of the speaker

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the completion of its normal 5-year term.

The Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India's Parliament, can be dissolved before its term ends under certain circumstances. According to the Constitution of India, the President of India has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha based on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister.

Let us examine the given options to determine the correct answer:

1. The Prime Minister: The Prime Minister individually does not have the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister can, however, recommend its dissolution to the President.
2. The President of India: While the President does have the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha, this is typically done based on the advice or recommendation of the Prime Minister or when no party can prove its majority in the house to form a government.
3. The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister: This is the correct answer. The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers (led by the Prime Minister) as per the constitutional framework. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha before its term is over on the recommendation of the sitting Prime Minister.
4. The President on the recommendation of the speaker: The Lok Sabha Speaker does not have the authority to recommend its dissolution. The role of the Speaker is to preside over the house's proceedings rather than influence its dissolution.

From the above reasoning, it is clear that the correct answer to the question is: The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.