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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

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The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved is _____ from the date appointed for its first meeting.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 5 years.

  • The tenure of Lok Sabha is 5 years from the date appointed for its first meeting.
  • The President however, on the advice of the Council of Ministers, may dissolve it before the expiry of five years.
  • In the case of national emergency, it's term can be extended for one year at a time.  But it will not exceed six months after the emergency is over.