SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 26

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q26

Who has the power to prorogue the House or either House of State Legislature from
time to time?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2, i.e. Governor.

According to Article 174 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a state has the power to summon, prorogue, and dissolve the State Legislative Assembly (or either House in case of a bicameral legislature). This power is exercised on the advice of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers, but is constitutionally vested in the Governor.