As per Article 118 of the Constitution of India, who presides over the joint sitting of the two houses? 

Correct option is D

·    According to Article 118  of the Constitution of India, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) presides over the joint sitting of the two houses — the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Article 108 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament, specifically to resolve a deadlock between the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) on a bill.

Additional Information:

• The President of India may call for a joint sitting, but they do not preside over it.
• In case the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is absent or unable to preside, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha takes charge.
• A joint sitting has occurred a few times in India's history, such as in the case of the Dowry Prohibition Bill(1961) and the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002).

Other Options:

• Prime Minister: The Prime Minister is the head of the government but does not preside over the joint sitting.
• President : The President may call for a joint sitting but does not preside over it.
• Chairman : The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the Rajya Sabha but not over the joint sitting