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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The President of India can summon a session of Parliament at such a place as he/she thinks fit.
  2. 2.The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
  3. 3.There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.2 and 3 only
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

The President has the power to summon either House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as they think fit, as per Article 85(1) of the Constitution. While convention suggests three sessions (Budget, Monsoon, Winter), the Constitution does not mandate a specific number of sessions or a minimum number of sitting days per year for Parliament to meet.

Source: UPSC gs1 2020

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