SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 94

The correct answer is Option 2: Article 85.
Explanation:
Article 85 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Sessions, Prorogation, and Dissolution of Parliament (specifically, the Lok Sabha).
Summoning: The President summons each House of Parliament to meet for a session at such time and place as he thinks fit. There must not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions.
Prorogation: The President can terminate a session of the House.
Dissolution: The President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha (the Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved).
The Three Main Sessions of Parliament:
Generally, there are three sessions of Parliament in India in a year:
Budget Session: February to May (the longest session).
Monsoon Session: July to September.
Winter Session: November to December (the shortest session).

Analysis of Other Options:

• Article 74 (Option 1): This deals with the provision for a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
• Article 93 (Option 3): This deals with the appointment of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and matters related to their offices.
• Article 100 (Option 4): This deals with voting in the Houses, the power of the Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies, and Quorum.

Additional Facts:
Quorum: The minimum number of members required to conduct a meeting of either House is one-tenth of the total membership of the House (Article 100).
Adjournment: This refers to the suspension of the sitting of a House for a few hours, days, or weeks; it is done by the Presiding Officer of the House (the Speaker or the Chairperson).
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: What is the maximum time gap permissible between two sessions of Parliament?
Answer: 6 months.
Question: Who possesses the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha? Answer: With the President (under Article 85).
Question: Which is the shortest session of Parliament?
Answer: The Winter Session.