Can the Houses of Parliament be dissolved? Select the correct option.a...
Rajya Sabha is a permanent house so there is no dissolution of Rajya Sabha, though term of Rajya Sabha members has been fixed for 6 years. The Lok Sabha may dissolve at the end of its five year term or by an order of President.
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Can the Houses of Parliament be dissolved? Select the correct option.a...
The Houses of Parliament refer to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha which are the two houses of the Indian Parliament. The dissolution of the Houses of Parliament means the end of their current term before the completion of their full term.
Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House:
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house because it is a continuous chamber and is never dissolved. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years and new members are elected or nominated. Therefore, the Rajya Sabha is never dissolved but only reconstituted.
Lok Sabha can be Dissolved:
The Lok Sabha is not a permanent house as it is elected for a term of five years. The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister, can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the completion of its full term. This is known as the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. After the dissolution, fresh elections are held to elect new members.
Correct Option:
From the above explanation, it is clear that Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved whereas Lok Sabha can be dissolved before the completion of its full term. Therefore, option 'C' is the correct option.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Indian Parliament consists of two houses- the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. While the Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved, the Lok Sabha is not a permanent house and can be dissolved before the completion of its full term.