Multiple choice

Which of the following bills was not passed in the Joint Sittings of both the Houses of Parliament?

  1. Hindu Marriage Act (1955)

  2. Dowry Prohibition Act (1961)

  3. Banking Service Commission Repeal Bill (1978)

  4. Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002)
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Explanation

In case of a deadlock between the two houses or in a case where more than six months lapse in the other house, the President may summon a joint session of the two houses which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the deadlock is resolved by simple majority. Until now, only three bills: the Dowry Prohibition Act (1961), the Banking Service Commission Repeal Bill (1978) and the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002) have been passed at joint sessions.  

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