Correct answer: (c) 2 and 3
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. Prorogation is an executive act on Cabinet advice, not a free Presidential will.
- B
1 and 2
1 and 2. Statement 1 fails.
- C
2 and 3
2 and 3. Prorogation usually follows sine die but can hit a sitting House; dissolution is on Cabinet advice except rare cases.
- D
3 only
3 only. Statement 2 is also keyed.
Summary. Official key is (c) 2 and 3. Prorogation is done by the President on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers — statement 1 is false. It is usually after adjournment sine die, but the President may prorogue a House that is still in session. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is by the President, ordinarily on Cabinet advice (exception: a PM who has lost confidence). So 2 and 3 hold.
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