Consider the following statements regarding Indian parliamentary procedures:
1. A proposal to impeach the President of India can be initiated in either House of Parliament.
2. The President of India presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
3. The Union Budget can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding Indian parliamentary procedures:
1. A proposal to impeach the President of India can be initiated in either House of Parliament.
2. The President of India presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
3. The Union Budget can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 61 of the Constitution, impeachment charges against the President can be initiated by either House of Parliament. Statement 2 is incorrect: Joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament are presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not the President. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Union Budget (Money Bill) can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.

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