During a National Emergency, the term of Lok Sabha can be extended for:

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The correct answer is one year at a time.

Key Points

During a National Emergency, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by a maximum of one year at a time through a law passed by the Parliament.
This extension cannot go beyond six months after the emergency is lifted.
Such provisions ensure the continuation of the legislative body during times of national crisis, maintaining governance and legislative functions.
Article 352 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency in case of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.

Additional Information

The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains three lists which delineate the subjects under the Union, State, and Concurrent lists.
Amendments to the Constitution can be made through a process outlined in Article 368.