Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Sittings of Parliament’?
(1) In the year 1955 a Lok Sabha Committee had proposed a timetable for parliamentary sessions with three times a year
(2) It suggested Budget Session from February 1, to May 7
(3) It suggested Monsoon Session from July 1 to September 10
(4) It suggested Winter Session from November 15 to December 15
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) 1 and 2
Explaination
The Lok Sabha Committee in 1955 did propose a timetable that included three sessions each year.
- Budget Session: Feb 1 to May 7.
- Monsoon Session: July 15 to September 15.
- Winter Session: November 5 to December 22.
Sessions of Indian Parliament
Constitutional Provisions
- Art. 85 — President summons, prorogues, and dissolves the Houses of Parliament
- There is no fixed number of sessions mandated by the Constitution
- The Constitution only provides that the gap between two sessions should not exceed 6 months.
- This means Parliament must meet at least twice a year
Three Conventional Sessions
| Session | Usual Period | Key Business |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Session | February 1 to May 7 | Union Budget, Finance Bill, Demands for Grants, General discussion |
| Monsoon Session | July to September | Legislative business, Question Hour, current affairs |
| Winter Session | November to December | Legislative business, pending bills, urgent matters |
