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Difficulty: EasyUnion Legislature: Parliament Structure, Lawmaking, and Committees

Who among the following presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament convened under Article 108 of the Constitution of India?

  1. The Speaker of the Lok SabhaAnswer
  2. B
    The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  3. C
    The President of India
  4. D
    The Prime Minister of India

Answer

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
According to Article 118(4) of the Constitution of India, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides, followed by the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha if the Deputy Speaker is also absent.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the constitutional provision governing joint sittings of Parliament.
Article 108 of the Constitution of India provides for a joint sitting of both Houses to resolve a legislative deadlock over an ordinary bill.
Understanding the context of joint sittings in the Union Legislature.
2
Determine the designated presiding authority under Article 118(4).
According to Article 118(4), the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses.
The Speaker represents the directly elected chamber of Parliament.

Key Concept

Presiding Authority at Joint Sittings of Parliament
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