Question

Through the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are these?
$1$. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha
$2$. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament
$3$. He summons both Houses of Parliament
$4$. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is over

• A. $1,2,3$ and $4$
• B. $1,2$ and $3$
• C. $1$ and $2$
• D. $2,3$ and $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$1,2$ and $3$

The President is an integral part of the Parliament of India and performs several legislative powers which include:

He has the power to dissolve Lok Sabha.

He has the power to summon or prorogue [discontinue a session of (a parliament or other legislative assembly) without dissolving it] the Parliament.

He can also summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament which is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.