Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
What is the minimum number of members required to be present in either House of Parliament to transact any business, as specified by Article 100(3)?
A. One-tenth of the total members of the House✓ Correct Answer
B. One-fourth of the total members of the House
C. One-third of the total members of the House
D. Fifty fixed members irrespective of house size
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 100 clause 3 of the Constitution explicitly mandates that one-tenth of the total membership of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha must be present to constitute a valid quorum for transacting business. Alternative fractions like one-fourth or arbitrary fixed numbers have no constitutional backing for legislative quorums. If there is no quorum during a meeting, the presiding officer must either suspend the meeting or adjourn the House.
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