State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

UPPCS · Question 134

With reference to the joint sitting of Parliament, which statement(s) is/are correct? 1. Article 109 provides for the joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases. 2. The Speaker presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Only 1
  2. Both 1 and 2
  3. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. Only 2
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Answer: (D) Only 2

Explanation

Joint sittings are under Article 108 (not 109), and the Lok Sabha Speaker presides (Article 118(4)).