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The last session of an outgoing Lok Sabha, held after a new Lok Sabha has been elected, is known as the:

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Answer: Option D — Lame-duck session

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A lame-duck session is the last session of an existing Lok Sabha that meets after a new Lok Sabha has been elected.

Meaning of "lame duck":

  • In politics, a lame duck is an elected official who continues in office for a short time after his successor has been elected.
  • Members of the outgoing House who have not been re-elected are called lame ducks, because their influence is reduced.

Origin of the term:

  • The term comes from the United States, where Congress used to meet after elections and before new members took their seats.
  • The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution reduced the length of such periods.

Indian context:

  • In India, the term of the outgoing Lok Sabha continues until the new House is constituted.
  • A session held in this period would include members who were defeated in the election.
  • In practice, such sessions are very rare in India, because the new Lok Sabha is constituted quickly after the results.

Why lame-duck sessions are criticised:

  • Members who have lost elections may lack the mandate of the people.
  • Important decisions taken during such sessions may not reflect the will of the newly elected representatives.

Related terms in Parliament:

  • Session: the period from the first sitting of a House to its prorogation.
  • Recess: the period between prorogation and the next session.
  • Adjournment sine die: ending a sitting without fixing a date.
  • Special session: called for a specific purpose, such as passing an urgent bill.

Lapse of bills:

When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all business pending before it lapses, except bills pending only in the Rajya Sabha and bills for which a joint sitting has been notified.

Why not the other options?

  • ✗A special session is called for a specific purpose.
  • ✗The Budget session is the first session of the year.
  • ✗"Interim session" is not a recognised term.

Quick tip

Remember: Lame-duck session = last session of the old Lok Sabha after the new one is elected.

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