Consider the following statements:
- 1. The summoning of the House means convocation
- 2. Prorogation ends a session
- 3. Dissolution terminates a House
- 4. Prorogation of a session can be effected by the leader of the House alone
Out of these, which is not true?
- A1 and 3
- B2 and 3
- COnly 2
- DOnly 4
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (d) Only 4
Explanation
This question relates to the major procedures of the Indian Parliament/Legislature—Summoning, Adjournment, Prorogation, and Dissolution. Adjournment is done by the Presiding Officer/Speaker/Chairman (or the person acting as such), whereas prorogation is done by the President/Governor. Also, by adjournment, the House is adjourned for a definite or indefinite period; it does not end the session, i.e., it does not amount to prorogation. In fact, prorogation ends a session. So statement 4, that prorogation of a session can be effected by the leader of the House alone, is not true. Therefore, the answer is option (d).