Who among the following has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha?
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A.
Prime Minister
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B.
President
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C.
Speaker
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D.
Vice-President
Correct Answer:
B. President
Explanation:
The President of India holds the constitutional authority to prorogue the Lok Sabha. According to Article 85(2)(a) of the Indian Constitution, the President has the power to summon, prorogue, or dissolve the Houses of Parliament. Prorogation refers to the formal termination of a parliamentary session, which differs from an adjournment that only suspends a sitting for a specific period. While the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can adjourn the House sine die, the formal order to end the session itself is issued by the President, typically acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Unlike dissolution, prorogation does not end the life of the House or cause pending bills to lapse.
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