During a National Emergency, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended for:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. one year at a time.
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During a National Emergency, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by one year at a time.
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According to Article 83(2) of the Indian Constitution, the normal five-year term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during an emergency but not beyond one year at a stretch.
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This provision ensures political stability and continuity of the Parliament’s functioning during emergencies.
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Each extension requires parliamentary approval and is valid only as long as the emergency is in effect.
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Once the emergency ends, the Lok Sabha term reverts to the normal duration.