Term of the Lok Sabha extension — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2002

The term of the Lok Sabha

1. cannot be extended under any circumstances
2. can be extended by six months at a time
3. can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
4. can be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The normal term of the Lok Sabha is five years. However, during a proclaimed National Emergency, Parliament can extend its tenure by law for one year at a time. Such extensions may continue as long as the Emergency remains in force, but the Lok Sabha cannot continue beyond six months after the Emergency ends.

Answer: (c) can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency