According to Article 85 of the Constitution of India, ______ can prorogue…
2019
According to Article 85 of the Constitution of India, ______ can prorogue ______.
- A.
The Vice-President; the Lok Sabha
- B.
The Prime Minister; the Rajya Sabha
- C.
The Attorney-General; the Lok Sabha
- D.
The President; the Rajya Sabha
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Correct answer: D
According to Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India has the power to summon, prorogue, and dissolve either House of Parliament — the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha, however, cannot be dissolved; it can only be prorogued by the President