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2021Q14The Union Parliament
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Under what circumstances may the term of the Lok Sabha be extended by one year at a time?

Topic: Term of the Lok Sabha

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(b) Proclamation of a National Emergency.

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The normal term of the Lok Sabha is five years, but during a NATIONAL EMERGENCY (Article 352) Parliament may extend it by law for one year at a time. The extension cannot continue beyond six months after the Emergency has ceased to operate. Both limits matter and are often asked together: ONE YEAR at a time, and not beyond SIX MONTHS after the Emergency ends. Note that a government resigning does not extend the House — it usually leads to its dissolution and a fresh election.

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Proclamation of a National Emergency.

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