Q1. In which case a joint session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is convened by the President?
(a) When a Finance Bill is to be passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha with 2/3rd majority
(b) To impeach the President
(c) If after a bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House and the bill is rejected by the other House
(d) All of the above
(UPSC Prelims 1980)
Answer: (c) If after a bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House and the bill is rejected by the other House
Explanation: A joint session is called when a legislative deadlock occurs between the two Houses, especially when a bill is rejected or stalled, enabling resolution through combined voting.