1. The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959
2. The Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978
3. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002
4. The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Joint Sittings Explained
Article 108 of the Indian Constitution allows for a joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. This is typically summoned by the President to resolve disagreements between the two Houses on a specific bill.
Bills Requiring Joint Sittings
Historically, joint sittings have been convened for specific legislative matters. Let's examine the bills mentioned:
- The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959: A joint sitting was held on May 6, 1961, to pass this bill.
- The Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978: A joint sitting occurred on March 15, 1978, regarding this bill.
- The Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002: This bill was also discussed and passed in a joint sitting on March 26, 2002.
- The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013: This act was eventually passed without a joint sitting. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha and later by the Rajya Sabha after amendments.
Conclusion on Joint Sittings
Based on historical legislative records, joint sittings were held for The Dowry Prohibition Bill (1959), The Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill (1978), and The Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002). The Land Acquisition Bill (2013) did not require a joint sitting.
Therefore, the correct combination is Bills 1, 2, and 3.
Important Questions from Parliament
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
- To ratify the declaration of Emergency
- To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
- To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
- As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.
- There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
- The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his
- The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
A Minister who for any period of six (6) consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall cease to be a Minister after the expiry of this period. This is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments restricts the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People?
- With regard to a Constitution Amendment Bill, which one of the following statements is not correct?
