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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 68

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q68

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Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the power to the President to convene a joint sitting of the both the Houses of Parliament?
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Article 108.

  • Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for the power to the President to convene a joint sitting of the both the Houses of Parliament.
  • It is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or, in their absence, by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in their absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, who is the Vice President of India, doesn't preside over the joint session.
  • If any of the above officers are not present then any other member of the Parliament can preside by consensus of both the House.