Question

By whom and on whose advice can the Lok Sabha be dissolved?

Answer 1

Hint: He/she is elected indirectly by an electoral college made up of both houses of the Indian Parliament and the legislative assemblies of each of India's states and territories, all of whom are directly elected.

Complete answer:
The significance of the Lok Sabha's dissolution -
The Lok Sabha in India is elected for a five-year term; however, it can be dissolved early. The Lower House is dissolved after five years from the first day of its assembly, according to Article 83(2) of the Constitution. An election is held in this case to elect new Members of Parliament. The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister, might dissolve the Lower House earlier. It can also be dissolved if the President believes that after a regime's resignation or demise, no legitimate government can be constituted.

The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by -
Both Houses of Parliament can be summoned and prorogued by the President. On the suggestion of the Prime Minister, he can also dissolve the House of People before the end of its mandate.

Note:
- The President and two Houses, known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People, make up the Union's legislature, which is known as Parliament (Lok Sabha). Each House is required to convene within six months of the previous session. In some circumstances, a joint sitting of both Houses is possible.
- India's current President is Ram Nath Kovind.