Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Special Sessions’ in Parliament?
(1) The term Special Session of Parliament is defined in Art. 85 of Indian Constitution
(2) Art. 352 (8)(b) of Indian Constitution speaks about Special Sitting of the House of Parliament
(3) The proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament in special sessions would be limited
(4) If proclamation of Emergency is issued when the Parliament is not in Session, 1/3 of Lok Sabha and 1/3 of Rajya Sabha Members can ask the President to convene a Special Session of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Tap an option to check your answer.
Show answer & explanation
Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) 2 and 3
- Article 85 deals with Sessions of Parliament, Prorogation and Dissolution.It talks about summoning of Parliament by President
- No definition of Special Session is given anywhere in Article 85.The term "Special Session" is not defined in the Constitution at all
- Article 352(8) deals with situations when Parliament is not in session during Emergency proclamation
- 1/10th of total membership of Lok Sabha can requisition a Special Sitting.NOT 1/3rd of both Houses as stated. The requisition must be signed by 1/10th members of Lok Sabha
- The parliamentary session which is provided in the parliamentary schedule. These sessions are typically called to address urgent, critical, or time-sensitive matters that cannot wait for the next scheduled regular session.
