Q. Consider the following statements:
1.A session of Parliament is the period spanning between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation.
2.The period spanning between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called recess.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period spanning between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha).

  • During a session, the House meets every day to transact business.
  • The period spanning between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called recess.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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