Under Article 108 of the Constitution, who calls a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament when they disagree on a bill?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The President of India
- Step 1: A joint sitting of Parliament is called by the President of India under Article 108 and is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Answer: The President of India. Why not the others: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting but does not call it.
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