Consider the following statements: Statement I: During a National Emergency, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by Parliament for one year at a time, even beyond its normal five-year term. Statement II: This extension can continue indefinitely, regardless of when the Emergency ceases to operate. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

[C] Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

[D] Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Parliament can extend the term of Lok Sabha (and State Assemblies) by one year at a time during a National Emergency.
This extension cannot continue indefinitely; it must cease within six months after the Emergency ends.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)