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The Parliament (Part-VI)

📆 October 11, 2024

Total Questions: 50

1. Who presides over the joint session of both the Houses of the Parliament? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Speaker
Solution:Article 118 of the Constitution of India is related to the Rule of Procedure, Under Article 118(4); A Joint session of the two Houses is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. During the absence of the Speaker from any joint sitting, it is presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House or if he is also absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and if he is also absent such other person as may be determined by the members present at a sitting, shall preside.

2. Who, among the following, presides over the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Speaker
Solution:Article 118 of the Constitution of India is related to the Rule of Procedure, Under Article 118(4); A Joint session of the two Houses is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. During the absence of the Speaker from any joint sitting, it is presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House or if he is also absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and if he is also absent such other person as may be determined by the members present at a sitting, shall preside.

3. The joint session of both Houses of Parliament is presided over by- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Solution:Article 118 of the Constitution of India is related to the Rule of Procedure, Under Article 118(4); A Joint session of the two Houses is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. During the absence of the Speaker from any joint sitting, it is presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House or if he is also absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and if he is also absent such other person as may be determined by the members present at a sitting, shall preside.

4. Who among the following is authorised to preside over the joint session of the Parliament? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013, U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013, U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2013, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A (Pre) 2007, U.P.P.C.S (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Solution:Article 118 of the Constitution of India is related to the Rule of Procedure, Under Article 118(4); A Joint session of the two Houses is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. During the absence of the Speaker from any joint sitting, it is presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House or if he is also absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and if he is also absent such other person as may be determined by the members present at a sitting, shall preside.

5. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2003]

1. The Joint sitting of both Houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution.

2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961.

3. The second joint sitting of both Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal), Bill.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3
Solution:The joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament in India is mentioned under Article 108 of the Constitution of India. The first joint session took place in 1961 to resolve the issue of the 'Dowry Prohibition Bill,' on which both the Houses had finally agreed. The second joint session took place in 1978 on the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill of 1977. The third joint session of the Parliament was held in March 2002 for Anti-Terrorism Bill (POTA).

6. The Provision of a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament is mentioned in the Constitution under the following Article- [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) 108
Solution:The joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament in India is mentioned under Article 108 of the Constitution of India. The first joint session took place in 1961 to resolve the issue of the 'Dowry Prohibition Bill,' on which both the Houses had finally agreed. The second joint session took place in 1978 on the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill of 1977. The third joint session of the Parliament was held in March 2002 for Anti-Terrorism Bill (POTA).

7. Joint Session of both the Houses of Parliament is concerned. [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 199]

1. For the election of the President of India.

2. For the election of the vice-President of India.

3. To pass the Bill relating to the amendment of Constitution.

4. To discuss and pass such a Bill where both Houses have different opinion.

Select your answer from the following:

Correct Answer: (d) only 4
Solution:According to Article 108 of the Constitution, a joint session of both the Houses is called to discuss such a Bill on which both the Houses have a different opinion. The Joint Session is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

8. The 1st joint meeting of both Houses of the Indian Parliament was held in connection with- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (a) Dowry Abolition Bill
Solution:According to Article 108 of the Constitution, a joint session of both the Houses is called to discuss such a Bill on which both the Houses have a different opinion. The Joint Session is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

9. Which of the following statements is/are true in reference to the joint sitting of Parliament for passage of bill? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(i) Provision for joint sitting is applicable for ordinary bills, financial bills and constitutional amendment bills.

(ii) In no situation, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha can preside over the joint sitting.

(iii) Quorum of 1/6th of the total number of members of both Houses to be maintained for joint sitting.

Correct Answer: (d) None of these
Solution:According to Article 108, the provision for the joint sitting is applicable only for ordinary bills, not for financial bills and constitutional amendment bills. The joint sitting of parliament is called by the president of India and presided over by the speaker of Lok Sabha or, in their absence by the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha or, in their absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. According to the Rules of Procedure and conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, a Quorum of 1/10th of the total number of members of both houses is to be maintained for joint sitting.

10. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of- [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

1. Ordinary Legislation

2. Money Bill

3. Constitution Amendment Bill

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (d) 1,2, and 3
Solution:Article 108 of the Constitution of India deals with the joint sitting of the Houses of the Parliament to resolve the deadlock between them. A Joint sitting related to the Money Bill is not required as the Rajya Sabha has no power to block the passage and has to return the Bill Within 14 days from the date of receipt A Constitution Amendment Bill has to be passed by each House as prescribe in Article 368 of the Constitution. Thus, joint sitting is applicable in the case of an ordinary Bill. So, option (a) is the correct answer.
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