With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :

Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.   Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India propagating the House which is in session.  Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  (a). 1 only  (b). 1 and 2  (c). 2 and 3  (d). 3 only Explanation: Statement 1: The President generally acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers in matters of prorogation, just as in other functions. Statement 2: While prorogation typically follows adjournment sine die, the President technically has the power to prorogue a House even while it's in session. Statement 3: The President usually dissolves the Lok Sabha based on the Council of Ministers' advice, except in exceptional situations like political c…