Who presides over the joint session of both houses of Parliament?
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A.
President
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B.
Vice-President
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C.
Speaker of Lok Sabha
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D.
Prime Minister
Correct Answer:
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
Under Article 118 of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. This joint session is typically summoned by the President of India (under Article 108) to resolve a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha regarding the passage of a bill. If the Speaker is unavailable, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha takes the chair. In the absence of both, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides. Notably, the Vice-President of India, who serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, does not preside over joint sessions.
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