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Joint Sitting of Parliament Practice Questions

20 free Joint Sitting of Parliament practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 20 Medium

Which Article of the Constitution provides for a Joint Sitting of Parliament?

  1. A Article 85
  2. B Article 108
  3. C Article 110
  4. D Article 123

Correct answer: Article 108

Article 108 of the Constitution provides for a Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament. It is convened to resolve a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Question 2 of 20 Medium

A Joint Sitting of Parliament is summoned by the:

  1. A Prime Minister
  2. B Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. C President
  4. D Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Correct answer: President

The President summons a Joint Sitting under Article 108. This is done when there is a legislative deadlock between the two Houses.

Question 3 of 20 Medium

A Joint Sitting can be called in case of disagreement between the two Houses over:

  1. A Money Bills
  2. B Constitutional Amendment Bills
  3. C Ordinary Bills
  4. D Financial Bills only

Correct answer: Ordinary Bills

Joint Sitting applies only to Ordinary Bills. Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills are excluded from this provision.

Question 4 of 20 Medium

Who presides over a Joint Sitting of Parliament?

  1. A President
  2. B Vice-President
  3. C Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. D Chief Justice of India

Correct answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a Joint Sitting. In the Speaker’s absence, the Deputy Speaker presides.

Question 5 of 20 Medium

If the Speaker of Lok Sabha is absent during a Joint Sitting, who presides?

  1. A Prime Minister
  2. B Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. C Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  4. D Attorney General

Correct answer: Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

If the Speaker is absent, the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha presides. If both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides.

Question 6 of 20 Medium

Which of the following is NOT a condition for calling a Joint Sitting?

  1. A Bill rejected by one House
  2. B Houses finally disagree on amendments
  3. C Six months have elapsed without passage
  4. D Money Bill is delayed

Correct answer: Money Bill is delayed

A Joint Sitting cannot be called for a Money Bill. Money Bills are governed by special procedures under Article 109.

Question 7 of 20 Medium

The time gap of six months for a Joint Sitting refers to:

  1. A Calendar months
  2. B Working days only
  3. C Total days excluding prorogation
  4. D Actual days excluding adjournment

Correct answer: Calendar months

The six-month period is calculated in calendar months between the date of receipt of the Bill by one House and its non-passage.

Question 8 of 20 Medium

Which type of Bill cannot be passed through a Joint Sitting?

  1. A Ordinary Bill
  2. B Appropriation Bill
  3. C Constitutional Amendment Bill
  4. D Private Member’s Bill

Correct answer: Constitutional Amendment Bill

Constitutional Amendment Bills under Article 368 cannot be referred to a Joint Sitting. They must be passed separately by each House.

Question 9 of 20 Medium

A Bill passed in a Joint Sitting is decided by:

  1. A Two-thirds majority of total membership
  2. B Simple majority of members present and voting
  3. C Absolute majority of total House strength
  4. D Special majority as defined in the Constitution

Correct answer: Simple majority of members present and voting

A Bill in a Joint Sitting is passed by a simple majority of members present and voting. This reflects the principle of majority rule.

Question 10 of 20 Medium

How many Joint Sittings have been held in India so far?

  1. A 2
  2. B 3
  3. C 4
  4. D 5

Correct answer: 3

Three Joint Sittings have been held in India so far. They were for the Dowry Prohibition Bill (1961), Banking Service Commission Bill (1978), and POTA Bill (2002).

Question 11 of 20 Medium

The first Joint Sitting of Parliament in India was held in relation to:

  1. A POTA Bill
  2. B Banking Service Commission Bill
  3. C Dowry Prohibition Bill
  4. D GST Bill

Correct answer: Dowry Prohibition Bill

The first Joint Sitting was held in 1961 for the Dowry Prohibition Bill. It resolved the deadlock between the two Houses.

Question 12 of 20 Medium

The Joint Sitting for the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (POTA) was held in:

  1. A 1991
  2. B 1998
  3. C 2002
  4. D 2005

Correct answer: 2002

The Joint Sitting for the Prevention of Terrorism Bill was held in 2002. It was convened after the Rajya Sabha rejected the Bill.

Question 13 of 20 Medium

Which House has numerical superiority in a Joint Sitting?

  1. A Rajya Sabha
  2. B Lok Sabha
  3. C Equal
  4. D President decides

Correct answer: Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha has more members than Rajya Sabha. Therefore, in a Joint Sitting, the numerical strength of Lok Sabha often determines the outcome.

Question 14 of 20 Medium

A Joint Sitting can be held only when:

  1. A President declares Emergency
  2. B Rajya Sabha is dissolved
  3. C Deadlock arises on an Ordinary Bill
  4. D A Money Bill is rejected by the Rajya Sabha

Correct answer: Deadlock arises on an Ordinary Bill

A Joint Sitting is held to resolve a deadlock on an Ordinary Bill. It ensures legislative continuity.

Question 15 of 20 Medium

If the Rajya Sabha suggests amendments to a Bill and the Lok Sabha disagrees, this may lead to:

  1. A Money Bill procedure
  2. B Holding a Joint Sitting
  3. C Dissolution of Parliament
  4. D Judicial review

Correct answer: Holding a Joint Sitting

If the Houses disagree on amendments, the President may summon a Joint Sitting under Article 108 to resolve the disagreement.

Question 16 of 20 Medium

Which authority notifies members about a Joint Sitting?

  1. A Prime Minister
  2. B President
  3. C Speaker
  4. D Cabinet Secretary

Correct answer: President

The President summons and notifies the Joint Sitting. The presiding officer then conducts the proceedings.

Question 17 of 20 Medium

Joint Sitting strengthens which principle of parliamentary democracy?

  1. A Judicial supremacy
  2. B Federal veto
  3. C Majority rule
  4. D Executive dominance

Correct answer: Majority rule

Joint Sitting ensures that legislative deadlock is resolved through majority rule. It maintains democratic decision-making.

Question 18 of 20 Medium

Which of the following Bills was NOT passed in a Joint Sitting?

  1. A Dowry Prohibition Bill
  2. B Banking Service Commission Bill
  3. C POTA Bill
  4. D Right to Information Bill

Correct answer: Right to Information Bill

The Right to Information Bill was passed without a Joint Sitting. Only three Bills in Indian history have required Joint Sitting.

Question 19 of 20 Medium

A Joint Sitting cannot be called if:

  1. A Lok Sabha is dissolved
  2. B Rajya Sabha is adjourned
  3. C President refuses
  4. D Prime Minister resigns

Correct answer: Lok Sabha is dissolved

If Lok Sabha is dissolved before a Joint Sitting is held, the Bill lapses. Hence, a Joint Sitting cannot be convened in that case.

Question 20 of 20 Medium

The procedure of Joint Sitting is governed by:

  1. A Rules of Lok Sabha only
  2. B Rules made by the President
  3. C Supreme Court guidelines
  4. D Rajya Sabha Rules exclusively

Correct answer: Rules made by the President

The President makes rules for Joint Sitting after consultation with the presiding officers of both Houses. These rules govern the procedure and conduct of business.

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