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Dissolution of the Lok Sabha: When can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha? Identify the advising authority in a parliamentary system. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

On the advice of the Prime Minister (Council of Ministers)
On the advice of the Chief Justice of India
On recommendation of the Lok Sabha itself
On recommendation of the Rajya Sabha

Correct Answer: On the advice of the Prime Minister (Council of Ministers)

Explanation:

Given data

Dissolution power under Article 85.

Concept/Approach
The President dissolves the Lok Sabha acting on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Judicial or Rajya Sabha advice is not the trigger in ordinary circumstances.

Final Answer
On the advice of the Prime Minister (Council of Ministers)

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