The power to prorogue the Lok Sabha rests with A. the speaker B. the president C. the prime minister D. the minister for parliamentary affairs

the speaker
the president
the prime minister
the minister for parliamentary affairs

The correct answer is B. the president.

The President of India has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha. Prorogation is the formal ending of a session of Parliament. It is done by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The President can prorogue the Lok Sabha at any time, but he/she must consult the Prime Minister before doing so.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the House. He/she is elected by the members of the House. The Speaker has the power to adjourn the House, but he/she cannot prorogue the House.

The Prime Minister is the head of the government of India. He/she is appointed by the President. The Prime Minister has the power to advise the President to prorogue the Lok Sabha.

The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs is a member of the Council of Ministers. He/she is responsible for the smooth functioning of Parliament. The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs does not have the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha.