Q. In a situation where both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha are absent, who among the following presides over a Joint Sitting of the Parliament?

[A] The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

[B] The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

[C] A member of Parliament jointly decided by the Prime Minister and the Leader of Opposition

[D] The senior-most member of the Lok Sabha

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The order of precedence for presiding over a Joint Sitting is:

  1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  2. Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Vice-President) never presides over a joint sitting because he is not a member of either House.

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