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The correct answer is: C. President
The President of India is the head of state and the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces. He/She is also the nominal head of the executive branch of the government. The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of all states.
The President has the power to prorogue (end) a legislative session. This power is exercised on the advice of the Prime Minister. The President can also dissolve the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the lower house of Parliament. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the presiding officer of the upper house of Parliament. The Prime Minister is the head of the government and is appointed by the President.
The President is the only person who can issue a notification for prorogation of a legislative session. The Speaker, the Chairman, and the Prime Minister do not have this power.