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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament in case of a deadlock over a non-money bill?
A. Article 108✓ Correct Answer
B. Article 110
C. Article 112
D. Article 120
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 108 of the Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases, such as when a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other, or the houses have finally disagreed as to the amendments to be made in the bill, or more than six months elapse from the date of the receipt of the bill without it being passed by the other House. The joint sitting is summoned by the President and presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in their absence, the Deputy Speaker, or the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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