Question

Which statement is correct regarding the Joint Sitting of Parliament?
(I) The President summons the joint sitting of both Houses.
(II) The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting.
(III) In the absence of the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall preside over the joint sitting.
(IV) In the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha shall preside over the sitting

• A. Only I
• B. Only I and II
• C. I, II and III
• D. All of the above

Hint:

For questions concerning the Indian Parliament and its procedures, it's essential to have a clear understanding of key Articles of the Constitution (like Article 108 for Joint Sittings, and Article 118 for Rules of Procedure) and the roles of various presiding officers (Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha). Remember the hierarchy of who presides in different scenarios.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Analyze each statement regarding the Joint Sitting of Parliament.
Let's examine each statement based on the provisions of the Indian Constitution and parliamentary rules:
(I) The President summons the joint sitting of both Houses.
This statement is TRUE. According to Article 108(1) of the Indian Constitution, the President has the power to summon a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament if there is a deadlock over a bill. (II) The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting.
This statement is TRUE. As per Article 118(4) of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses. (III) In the absence of the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall preside over the joint sitting.
This statement is TRUE. In the event that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is absent from a joint sitting, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the next in line to preside, as per parliamentary procedure and rules. (IV) In the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha shall preside over the sitting.
This statement is TRUE. If both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha are absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the joint sitting. It is important to note that the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (who is the Vice-President of India) does not preside over a joint sitting. Step 2: Determine which option includes all the correct statements.
Since all four statements (I, II, III, and IV) are correct, the option "All of the above" is the correct choice. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{All of the above}}$.