UPSC Prelims 2012 · Question 57 of 98
UPSC Prelims 2012 question on Joint Sitting Parliament
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2012
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectPolity
- TopicParliament
- DifficultyEasy
- TypeStatement
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Show answer
Answer: A. 1 only
Verdict
Correct Answer: 1 only
Analysis
A joint sitting of Parliament is provided under Article 108 to resolve a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
It applies to ordinary bills and certain financial bills, but not to Money Bills or Constitution Amendment Bills.
Statement by statement
1. Ordinary legislation — Correct
A joint sitting can be called when there is a deadlock over an ordinary bill.
Deadlock may arise when one House rejects the bill, disagrees on amendments, or does not pass it for more than six months.
2. Money Bill — Incorrect
A joint sitting cannot be called for a Money Bill.
The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations and delay it for a maximum of 14 days. The Lok Sabha has the final authority, so no deadlock arises.
3. Constitution Amendment Bill — Incorrect
A joint sitting cannot be called for a Constitution Amendment Bill.
Under Article 368, such a bill must be passed separately by both Houses by special majority. If one House rejects it, the bill fails.
Extra UPSC info
* Article 108 provides for joint sitting of Parliament.
* The President summons a joint sitting.
* The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting.
* In the Speaker’s absence, the Deputy Speaker presides; if both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides.
* The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha does not preside over a joint sitting.
* A bill in joint sitting is passed by a simple majority of members present and voting.
* Joint sittings have been held only a few times, including for the Dowry Prohibition Bill, Banking Service Commission Repeal Bill and POTA Bill.
How to crack it
A joint sitting can resolve deadlock over ordinary legislation, but not over Money Bills or Constitution Amendment Bills.