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UPSC 2003: 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 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961. 3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill. Which of these statements are correct?
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Article 108 empowers the President to summon a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to resolve a legislative deadlock; this is affirmed by practice ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/anti-terror-law/history-of-joint-sessions-of-parliament/articleshow/4916708.cms?utm_source=openai)). The first joint sitting (May 1961) passed the Dowry Prohibition Bill, and the second (May 1978) passed the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, confirming Statements 2 and 3. Therefore all three statements are correct.
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