Question

During National emergency, the period of Lok Sabha can be extended by law for how long?

• A. A period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate
• B. A period not exceeding two year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of four months after the proclamation has ceased to operate
• C. A period not exceeding one and a half year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate
• D. A period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of three months after the proclamation has ceased to operate

Answer 1

The correct option is A A period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate

The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved earlier, is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. However, while a proclamation of emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time, and not extending in any case, beyond a period of six months after the proclamation has ceased to operate. Fourteen Lok Sabhas have been constituted so far. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the stipulated periods are not applicable to Lok Sabha, so, incorrect.