GK
INDIAN POLITICS
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Question
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The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
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4 years
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5 years
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6 years
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8 years
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by an adult universal suffrage and a first-past-the-post system to represent their respective constituencies, and they hold their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the President on the advice of the council of ministers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The normal term of the Lok Sabha is five years from the date of its first meeting after the general elections.
Detailed explanation-3: -During National Emergency, the duration of Lok Sabha can be extended to a maximum of 1 year at a time by passing a law in the parliament. The term of 5th Lok Sabha was extended twice by passing House of the People (extension of duration) Act, 1976.
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