Consider the following statements: 1. The summoning of the House means convocation 2. Prorogation ends a session 3. Dissolution terminates a House 4. Prorogation of a session can be effected by the leader of the House alone Out of these which is not true?

Explanation

This question relates to the major procedures of the Indian Parliament/Legislature—Summoning, Adjournment, Prorogation, and Dissolution. Adjournment is done by the Presiding Officer/Speaker/Chairman (or the person acting as such), whereas prorogation is done by the President/Governor. Also, by adjournment, the House is adjourned for a definite or indefinite period; it does not end the session, i.e., it does not amount to prorogation. In fact, prorogation ends a session. Note: In the statement (4) Prorogation of a session can be effected by the leader of the House alone is incorrect. So answer is option (d).