With reference to the sessions of Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. The power of proroguing a House of Parliament lies with the Presiding Officer of that House.
2. The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha lies with the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is incorrect because the power of prorogation lies with the President of India, while the Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman) only has the power to adjourn the house. Statement 2 is correct as the President of India has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha.

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