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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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