Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Q. In India, the lower house of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) can be dissolved by the President on recommendation of the-

• A. Prime Minister
• B. Union Cabinet
• C. Standing Committee of the Parliament
• D. Speaker of the lower house

Answer 1

The correct option is A Prime Minister

Explanation:

In the Indian Parliamentary form of Government, the lower house of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) can be dissolved by the President on recommendation of the Prime Minister. In other words, the prime minister can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term and hold fresh elections. This means that the executive enjoys the right to get the legislature dissolved in a parliamentary system.