Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) The President
Explanation:
● According to Article 108 of the Constitution, the President summons a joint sitting to resolve deadlocks between the two houses.
● While the President summons the sitting, it is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
● This mechanism is used when a bill passed by one house is rejected by the other.
Information Booster:
● Joint sittings cannot be called for Money Bills or Constitution Amendment Bills.
● In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha presides.
Additional Knowledge:
● If both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides.