With reference to the sessions of the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. Under Article 85 of the Constitution, the gap between two consecutive sessions of Parliament must not exceed six months. 2. The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is termed as 'recess'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

According to Article 85 of the Constitution, the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months, meaning the Parliament must meet at least twice a year. Typically, there are three sessions in a year: Budget, Monsoon, and Winter. A 'session' is the period spanning between the first meeting of a House and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of Lok Sabha). Conversely, the interval between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called a 'recess'. Thus, both statements are correct.