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Which statement about a Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament for an ordinary Bill is correct?

A joint sitting is summoned by the President to resolve a deadlock between the two Houses over an ordinary Bill, for example where one House rejects it or does not pass it within six months. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides, and it does not apply to Money Bills or Constitution Amendment Bills.

  1. AIt may be summoned by the President when the Houses disagree on the Bill and the deadlock persists as provided in the ConstitutionCorrect
  2. BIt can be summoned by the Speaker alone whenever a Bill is delayed
  3. CIt is available for Money Bills and Constitution Amendment Bills as a matter of course
  4. DIt is presided over by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

Explanation

The President may summon a joint sitting to resolve a deadlock over an ordinary Bill, such as rejection by one House or a delay of over six months. The Speaker, not the Rajya Sabha Chairman, presides. Money Bills and Constitution Amendment Bills are not resolved this way, so the other options are incorrect.

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