While a proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the duration of the

While a proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended by not exceeding

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three months

nine months

one year at a time

two years at a time

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UPSC CAPF – 2011

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The correct option is C. According to Article 83(2) of the Constitution of India, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the duration of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) can be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time.

The question relates to the power of Parliament to extend the term of the Lok Sabha during a National Emergency. This provision is specified in the Constitution.

The same proviso to Article 83(2) also states that the extension shall not extend in any case beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate. This ensures that the extended term does not continue indefinitely after the emergency is lifted.

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