Consider the following statements:
1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House.
2) Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President.
3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until 'Immediately before the first meeting of the Hous'.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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All three statements are correct. Statement 1 accurately describes the powers of the Speaker and the President regarding adjournment and prorogation of the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 correctly outlines the automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha after five years unless an extension is granted or it is sooner dissolved. Statement 3 accurately states that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha continues in office until immediately before the first meeting of the new House, even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Consider the Following Statements