- Article 85(1) governs the summoning of Parliament sessions. - The maximum permissible gap between two sessions is six months. - This implies a minimum of two sessions of Parliament per year.
According to Article 85(1) of the Constitution of India, the Lok Sabha must meet at least how many times?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021 · Topic: The Parliament (Sessions of Parliament: Summons, Prorogation, Adjournment, Dissolution)
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Answer: D. Twice a year with no more than six months between sessions.
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