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The Lok Sabha is elected for a maximum period of:
AFour years
BSeven years
CEight years
DFive years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Five years
1. Its term can end sooner but not run longer.
2. The Lok Sabha is elected for a period of five years, which is the maximum.
3. It can be dissolved earlier if no party can form a government.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work', Ch 5 'Legislature'_
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