Question

Q. With reference to the sessions of the Parliament, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: As per Article 85, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
• Statement 2 is correct: Article 87 of the Indian Constitution discusses the Special address by the President at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year.