History & Civics
When does the President of India address a joint session of Parliament?
(i) When there is a deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament over an Ordinary Bill.
(ii) At the beginning of the first session after each general election when the lower House meets.
(iii) At the beginning of first session of each year.
- (i) and (ii)
- (i) and (iii)
- (ii) and (iii)
- (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Reason — The President calls a joint-sitting of the two Houses when there is a deadlock between them over an Ordinary Bill. The President also addresses a joint session of Parliament at the beginning of the first session after each general election and at the beginning of the first session of each year.
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- one year at a time.
- six months at a time.
- three months at a time.
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P : No-confidence Motion expresses lack of confidence in the Parliament.
Q : No-confidence in the government is moved by the Opposition.
R : If the Motion is passed the government has to resign.
S : If the Motion is not passed, the Opposition party/parties take back the Motion.
- P and Q
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(i) After the day's business is over.
(ii) For want of Quorum.
(iii) In case of a natural calamity.
- (i) and (ii)
- (ii) and (iii)
- (i) and (iii)
- (i), (ii) and (iii)
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- By the people during general elections.
- By the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.
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- By the members of the State Legislature.