Which of the following statement is/are correct? The Joint Session of Parliament is presided over by the President. The Joint Session on the Money Bill is presided over by the Lok Sabha Speaker. In the event of a deadlock on the Constitution Amendment Bill, the joint session is presided over by the Lok Sabha Speaker. Select the correct code from below.

Which of the following statement is/are correct? The Joint Session of Parliament is presided over by the President. The Joint Session on the Money Bill is presided over by the Lok Sabha Speaker. In the event of a deadlock on the Constitution Amendment Bill, the joint session is presided over by the Lok Sabha Speaker. Select the correct code from below. Correct Answer None of these

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. None of these.

  • According to Article 118 (4) of the Constitution, the joint session of Parliament is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Hence, Statement 1 is NOT correct.
    • The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides in his absence.
  • There is no provision to the Joint Session regarding the Money Bill. Hence, Statement 2 is NOT correct.
  • The Constitutional Amendment Bill also needs to be passed separately in both the Houses.
    • There is no provision to call a joint session in case of disagreement. Hence, Statement 3 is NOT correct.
  • There is a provision for the joint meetings as per Article 108 in case of disagreement between the two Houses regarding general legislation.
  • And this joint session is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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