Who presides over a joint sitting of the Indian 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.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer:
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the Indian Parliament according to Article 118 of the Constitution. If the Speaker is unavailable, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha takes the chair. Should both be absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides. Notably, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Vice-President of India) never presides over a joint session because they are not a member of either House. These sittings are summoned by the President under Article 108 to resolve legislative deadlocks between the two Houses.
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