Question

Who presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament? 

Options

• The President of India

• The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

• The Vice-President

• The Prime Minister of India

Answer 1

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation:

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint session of both Houses of Parliament. If the Speaker cannot preside, the Lok Sabha's Deputy Speaker takes over. If both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha may preside. The President of India, Vice President, and Prime Minister do not preside over joint sittings.