Has no right to address either House of Parliament
Incorrect AnswerHas the right to address only the Lok Sabha
Incorrect AnswerHas the right to address only the Rajya Sabha
Incorrect AnswerHas the right to address both the House of Parliament either separately or jointly
Correct AnswerExplanation:
The President’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget Session every year is a Constitutional requirement. Article 87(1) says: “At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons.” Hence option 4th is correct.
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By: Parvesh Mehta