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The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President on the advice of —

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AThe Prime Minister
BThe Chief Justice
CThe Election Commission
DThe Speaker
Correct Answer: The Prime MinisterYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct (A): Under Article 85 the President dissolves the Lok Sabha on the PM's advice — a powerful political weapon of the PM. Why others wrong: (D) the Speaker's role ends with presiding and certifying money bills; (B) the CJI has no role in dissolution; (C) the ECI conducts elections after dissolution but does not advise it.

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