Q. With reference to joint sitting of the parliament, consider the following statements:
1. This feature was borrowed by India from Irish Constitution.
2. It is governed by the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. This feature was borrowed by India from Australian Constitution.
Statement 2 is correct. It is governed by the rules of procedure of Lok Sabha and not of Rajya Sabha. Joint Sitting of Parliament cannot be convened to resolve the deadlock with regard to constitutional amendment bills. A constitutional amendment bill must be passed by each house separately
