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Lame-duck session of Parliament means-

  1. The first session of Parliament after the elections to the Lok Sabha

  2. The last session of Parliament before the dissolution of the Lok Sabha

  3. The session of Parliament in which the no-confidence motion is discussed

  4. A session of Parliament, which fails to pass any Bill
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Explanation

A lame-duck session refers to the final session of the existing Lok Sabha after a new Lok Sabha has been elected. The members of the existing Lok Sabha who could not get re-elected to the new Lok Sabha are called 'lame ducks.' This session provides a transition period before the new House is formally constituted.

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