What can be the maximum interval between two Sessions of Parliament?

(A) Three months
(B) Four months
(C) Six months
(D) Nine months

Correct Answer : Six months
Question Asked : SSC CGL Prelim 2000, 2004, 2005 SSC, Section Officer (Audit) Exam 2001, SSC CPO SI Exam 2006, SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam 2014, SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016.
Explanation : Under Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, the President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament from time to time and to dissolve the Lok Sabha. It is also provided that six months must not intervene between the last sitting in one session and the first sitting in the succeeding session. In other words, the interval between two sessions must not exceed six months.
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