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:
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint session of both Houses of Parliament. According to Article 118 of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker is the designated presiding officer for such sittings. In the Speaker's absence, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha takes over the role. If both are unavailable, 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 sessions are typically summoned by the President under Article 108 to resolve legislative deadlocks between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
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