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Standard IX
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Joint sittings of the two Houses of Indian Parliament are held to _________.

A
Elect the President of India
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B
Elect the Vice President of India
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C
Adopt a Constitution Amendment Bill
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D
Consider and pass a Bill on which the two Houses disagree
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The correct option is C Consider and pass a Bill on which the two Houses disagree
The Constitution of India provides for Joint sittings of both the Houses to break a deadlock between the two Houses on a Bill. It cannot be held for consideration of Money bills or Constitutional Amendment Bill. It is presided over by the Speaker and called by the President of India.

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Q. On receipt of a Constitution Amendment Bill, after passing by each House of Parliament, the President _________________.

Q. Consider the following statements about Constitution amendment bill.
1. The bill can be introduced by a minister and not by a private member.
2. The Bill does not require prior permission of the president.
3. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament,there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
4. The President can return the bill once, but if it is resent to the president's approval with or without modifications, the president has to sign the bill.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?


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Consider the following statements related to Article 368 of the Constitution.

A. A constitutional amendment bill cannot be passed at a joint session of Parliament in case of deadlock between the two houses.

B. It is obligatory for the President of Indian to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill passed under Article 368.

C. To amend seventh schedule of the Constitution, ratification of more than half of the state legislatures is essential.

D. A proposal to amend the Constitution can only be introduced in the house of the people.

Which of the statements are correct?


Q. Consider the following statements:Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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  2. Only 1 and 4
  3. All of the above
  4. Only 1, 2 and 4
Q. Which of the following matters are not affected in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
1. A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha.
2. Pending notices, motions and resolutions in the Lok Sabha.
3. A joint sitting of Parliament if notification of such a sitting has been given before the dissolution.
4. Bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for his assent.
5. Bills returned by President for reconsideration.
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