At a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, who presides when present under Article 118(4) of the…
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides under Article 118(4). If the Speaker is absent, the person determined by rules under Article 118(3) presides. Article 108 governs the…
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At a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, who presides when present under Article 118(4) of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer C
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides under Article 118(4). If the Speaker is absent, the person determined by rules under Article 118(3) presides. Article 108 governs the calling of the joint sitting.
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Option A
Article 108 provides for the President to call the joint sitting. Article 118(4) identifies its presider.
Option B
Article 118(4) identifies the Lok Sabha Speaker as the normal presider.
Option C
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides when present.
Option D
Article 118(4) identifies the Lok Sabha Speaker as the normal presider.
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