65th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020

Who presides over the joint session of the Parliament?

aPresident
bVice President
cSpeaker of the Lok Sabha✓ Correct
dPrime Minister
eNone of the above

Explanation

Under Article 118(4) of the Constitution, at a joint sitting of the two Houses, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides; and in the Speaker’s absence, such person as may be determined by rules of procedure shall preside.

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