Multiple choice

Consider the following statements in respect of provisions for removing deadlock between the two houses of Parliament. After a bill has been passed by one house and transmitted to the other houses, the President may notify to the houses his intention to summon them for a joint sitting if:

  1. The bill is rejected by the other house.
  2. The house have finally disagreed between amendments to be made in the bill.
  3. More than three months have elapsed from the date of the receipt of the bill by the other house without the bill being passed by it. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 3 only
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A joint sitting can be summoned by the President if a bill is rejected by the other House or if the Houses disagree on amendments. The third condition for a joint sitting is when more than six months (not three) have passed since the receipt of the bill without it being passed.

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