Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.
2.The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.

  • In other words, when the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly, it is called adjournment sine die.
  • The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer of the House.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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