Sessions of Parliament (summon/prorogue): In consultation with whom does the President convene and prorogue sessions of Parliament? Understand the role of aid and advice in India’s parliamentary system. Choose the correct advising authority.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe Speaker
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BThe Prime Minister
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CThe Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
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DNone of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: The Prime Minister
Explanation
What is being asked? Who advises the President on summoning and proroguing sessions of Parliament.
Concept/ApproachUnder the Cabinet system, the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. The Speaker presides over the House but does not advise on summoning/prorogation.
Step-by-step reasoning• Council of Ministers → constitutional advisors.• Prime Minister → principal channel of advice to the President.
Final AnswerThe Prime Minister