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Q202. The term of the Lok Sabha:

The term of the Lok Sabha:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2002 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Option (c) is correct: According to the proviso to Article 83(2) of the Constitution, while a Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 is in operation, the duration of the Lok Sabha may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time, and not extending in any case beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q202)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Parliament & Legislature
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q202

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 202 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Polity (Parliament & Legislature) question is Option (C): "can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Parliament & Legislature". You can explore all repeated questions from Parliament & Legislature in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Parliament & Legislature UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Parliament & Legislature questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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