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Q158. Consider the following statements: 1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such a place as he/she thinks fit. 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. 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?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such a place as he/she thinks fit.
  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. 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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2020 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is correct: Article 85(1) provides that the President shall summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Constitution does not specify three sessions (Budget, Monsoon, Winter); this is a convention. The Constitution only mandates under Article 85(1) that six months shall not intervene between the last sitting in one session and the date appointed for the first sitting in the next session. Statement 3 is correct: There is no constitutional or statutory provision specifying a minimum number of working days that Parliament must meet in a calendar year.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q158)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) 1 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q158

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 158 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (C): "(c) 1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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