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The joint sitting of Indian Parliament for transacting legislative business is presided over by:
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The joint sitting of Indian Parliament for transacting legislative business is presided over by:

A.

Prime Minister of India

B.

Senior most member of Parliament

C.

Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

D.

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Correct option is D

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. A joint sitting is convened when there is a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha regarding the passage of a bill (except for Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills). As per Article 108 of the Constitution, if the two houses disagree, the President can summon a joint sitting, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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