alleryBefore its five years end, the Lok Sabha:
AMust always finish the term
BDoubles its own membership
CCan be dissolved earlier
DMerges with the Rajya Sabha
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Can be dissolved earlier
1. Five years is the maximum life of a Lok Sabha.
2. It can be dissolved before the completion of five years.
3. The permanent Rajya Sabha carries on regardless.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work' Ch 5 'Legislature' (keps205)_
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