President's address to Parliament: When does the President of India address both Houses assembled together? Article 87 context: The President's special address occurs at the commencement of specific sessions of Parliament. Choose the correct occasion.

Given data

• Context: The President's special joint address to Parliament.
• Legal basis: Article 87 of the Constitution of India.

Concept/ApproachArticle 87 mandates a special address by the President at the commencement of (i) the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha and (ii) the first session of each year. It is not delivered every session, nor is it tied to emergencies.

Step-by-step reasoningIdentify the precise constitutional text → It specifies two occasions for the address.Therefore, the correct option is the combined condition of the first session after a general election and the first session of each year.

Common pitfallsAssuming the speech occurs every session or only during emergencies—both are incorrect.

Final AnswerThe first session after each general election and the first session of each year