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In May 2019, Union Government of India passed a resolution for the dissolution of 16 th Lok Sabha as per_________of the Indian Constitution for the fo
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In May 2019, Union Government of India passed a resolution for the dissolution of 16 th Lok Sabha as per_________
of the Indian Constitution for the formation of new Government.

A.

Article 85(1)

B.

Article83(2)

C.

Article86(2)

D.

Article87(1)

Correct option is B

The correct answer is option (B) Article 83(2)

As per Article 83(2) of the Indian Constitution, the term of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) is five years from the date of its first sitting, unless dissolved sooner. After completing its term or if dissolved earlier, elections are held to form a new government.

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  • Article 85(1): This article deals with the President’s power to summon and prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
  • Article 86(2): This article allows the President to address either House of Parliament and send messages to the Houses regarding pending legislation or other matters.
  • Article 87(1):This article states that at the beginning of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha and at the first session of each year, the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together.

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