Question

Which of the following powers is not vested in the President of India under Article 85 of the Constitution of India?

• A. He may summon either House of Parliament;
• B. He may prorogue either House of Parliament;
• C. He may dissolve the House of People;
• D. He may adjourn either House of Parliament;

Hint:

Easy way to remember: Big actions (Summon, Prorogue, Dissolve) = President. Daily operational actions (Adjourn) = Presiding Officer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Article 85 deals with the sessions of Parliament, prorogation, and dissolution. It defines the specific roles of the Executive in the legislative process.

Step 1: Enumerating the President's Powers.
The President has the power to

Summon the Houses for a session. The President can

Prorogue (end) a session of Parliament. The President can

Dissolve the Lok Sabha (House of People).

Step 2: Identifying the Power of the Presiding Officer.
The power to

Adjourn (suspend work for a few hours/days) is not with the President. This power rests solely with the

Speaker or the

Chairman. Adjournment only terminates a sitting, not the entire session or the House itself.