Consider the following statements:

1. The joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution
2. The first joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961
3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill

Which of these statements are correct?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All statements are correct

• Article 108 of the Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament of India to resolve a deadlock between them. This provision has been used only three times since 1950. The first joint sitting was held in 1961, while the second was convened for the passage of the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill. Hence, all three statements are correct.

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3