Q.

In the case of deadlock between the two houses paraliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the:

A. President
B. Senior most member of Lok Sabha
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Vice President
Answer» C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation: Article 108 of Indian Constitution prescribes the procedure for resolving a conflict between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill through a joint sitting' of both the Houses. It empowers the President to summon a `joint sitting'. Such a joint sitting is presided over by the Speaker who is assisted by the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.
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