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The President of India has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha, but it is done based on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. Option "The Prime Minister" alone cannot dissolve the Lok Sabha without the approval of the President. Option "The Speaker of the Lok Sabha" presides over the Lok Sabha but cannot dissolve it. Option "The Council of Ministers" can advise but only the President can issue the dissolution order.