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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedArticle 108 provides for a Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament in case of deadlock over an Ordinary Bill or a Financial Bill (under Article 117(1) & (3)).
- Money Bills: Lok Sabha has overriding authority; deadlock cannot occur (no joint sitting).
- Constitutional Amendment Bills: Must be passed by each House separately by a special majority (Article 368); no provision exists for a joint sitting.
Joint sitting is strictly prohibited for Money Bills (Article 109) and Constitutional Amendment Bills (Article 368). Eliminating 2 and 3 leaves only 1.
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