Under what circumstance can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha before its normal term expires?

Correct option is C

S. Ans. (C) On the recommendation of the Prime Minister

Sol.

• As per Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha before its normal term expires only on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
• The recommendation is typically made when the Prime Minister and Cabinet feel that the Lok Sabha can no longer function effectively or when fresh elections are needed.
• The President does not have the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha arbitrarily; it must be based on the advice of the Prime Minister, who represents the majority party in the Lok Sabha.

The correct answer is (C) On the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Information Booster:

• The Lok Sabha is usually dissolved after five years, but it can be dissolved earlier based on the political situation and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
• The President has the formal authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha, but this power is exercised only on the advice of the Prime Minister.
• The Supreme Court does not have the authority to order the dissolution of the Lok Sabha; that remains a matter for the President based on the Prime Minister's advice.
• A joint session of both Houses of Parliament cannot be consulted to dissolve the Lok Sabha.