Political Science · Political Institutions in India
The term of the Lok Sabha:
ACannot be extended under any circumstances
BCan be extended by six months at a time
CCan be extended by one year at a time during a proclamation of emergency ✓ Correct
DCan be extended for two years at a time during a proclamation of emergency
Correct answer: (C) Can be extended by one year at a time during a proclamation of emergency — The term can be extended by one year at a time during an emergency, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The term can be extended by one year at a time during an emergency, so that is the answer.
★Normally the Lok Sabha has a term of five years.
★During a national emergency, Parliament can extend it.
★The extension can be by one year at a time.
★The extension cannot continue beyond six months after the emergency ends.
★The other options misstate the rule.
★Thus the answer is one year at a time during an emergency.
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