Multiple choice

During the Proclamation of Emergency, the duration of the House of People may be extended by the Parliament for a period not exceeding _______ at a time.

  1. one year

  2. six months

  3. nine months

  4. eighteen months
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Explanation

Under Article 83(2), during a Proclamation of Emergency, Parliament may extend the Lok Sabha's term by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time. Further extensions are also possible, but each extension cannot exceed one year. The option specifies 'at a time,' meaning per extension - not total duration. This prevents indefinite term extensions without recurring parliamentary approval.

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