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Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President of India to summon a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in case of a legislative deadlock over a non-money bill?
A. Article 100
B. Article 108✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 110
D. Article 112
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 108 provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament when a bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other and is rejected, or the Houses have disagreed on amendments, or six months elapse without passage. The joint sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
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