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Q185. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of 1. Ordinary Legislation 2. Money Bill 3. Constitution Amendment Bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of

  1. Ordinary Legislation
  2. Money Bill
  3. Constitution Amendment Bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Article 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.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

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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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q185)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Parliament & Legislature
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q185

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 185 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Polity (Parliament & Legislature) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Parliament & Legislature". You can explore all repeated questions from Parliament & Legislature in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Parliament & Legislature UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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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