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The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved is _____ from the date appointed for its first meeting.

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  1. 6 years
  2. 5 Years
  3. 3 Years 
  4. 4 years

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Option 2 : 5 Years
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The correct answer is 5.

Key Points

  • Lok Sabha is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament.
  • The Hindi name of Lok Sabha was adopted by the house of the people on 14th May 1954.
  • The full term of a Lok Sabha is 5 years.
  • Fifth Lok Sabha from 1971 to 1977(5 years 10 months and 6 days) is the longest Lok Sabha in India.
  • Twelfth Lok Sabha from 1998 to 1999(1 year 1 month and 4 days) is the shortest Lok Sabha in India.

Additional Information

  • Lok Sabha is constituted under article 81 of the constitution.
  • G. V Mavlankar is the father of Lok Sabha.
  • The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 552.
  • Money bill can introduce only in Lok Sabha and not in Rajya Sabha.
  • A resolution to discontinue a national emergency can be passed on by the Lok Sabha.
  • Uttar Pradesh has the maximum membership in Lok Sabha.
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