Which one of the following statements regarding the President of India is not correct?

The correct answer is He may dissolve any House of the Parliament.

Key Points

• Article 85 of the Indian Constitution
  • The President may from time to time —
    • (a) prorogue the Houses or either House
    • (b) dissolve the House of the People
• Article 85 clearly states that it can dissolve the 'House of the People'.
• It does not say both houses.
• Article 86 of Indian Constitution
  • The President may address either House of Parliament or both Houses assembled together, and for that purpose require the attendance of members.
  • The President may send messages to either House of Parliament, whether with respect to a Bill then pending in Parliament or otherwise
• Article 108 of Indian Constitution
  • If after a Bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House and has been rejected/disagreed/more than six months have lapsed, the President may call a Joint Sitting.

Important Points

•  Rajya Sabha/Upper House
  • It is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
  • However, one-third of the members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members.
  • Each member is elected for a term of six years.
  • The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.