With reference to the President consider the following statements 1 He summons and presides over joi...........

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With reference to the President, consider the following statements:

1. He summons and presides over joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament.

2. He decides on disqualification of members of Parliament under Tenth Schedule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The joint session of both houses though summoned by President, is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The decision on disqualification under Tenth Schedule is taken by Speaker in case of Lok Sabha and Chairman in case of Rajya Sabha. The President decides on disqualification under Representation of Peoples Act, in consultation with Election Commission.