1. 1- Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. 2- Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India Prorogating the House which is in session.
3. 3- Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 3 only

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1

Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
❌ Incorrect

• Under Article 74, the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in almost all functions.
• Prorogation is not a discretionary power of the President; it is exercised on government advice.

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Statement 2

Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President prorogating the House which is in session.
✅ Correct

• Conventionally, prorogation follows adjournment sine die.
• Constitutionally, there is no prohibition on prorogating a House even while it is in session.

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Statement 3

Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
✅ Correct

• Normally, dissolution is on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
• In exceptional situations (e.g., when a PM has lost majority and seeks dissolution), the President may exercise limited discretion.