In the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, who presides the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament?
Options:
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Any senior member of Rajya Sabha
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Any senior member of Lok Sabha
Correct Answer:
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option 3 - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
In the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, the one who presides over the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament is the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.