Under the Indian parliamentary system, what is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament under Article 100(3)?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 100(3) of the Constitution mandates that one-tenth of the total membership of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha forms the necessary quorum to validate proceedings and transact business. If the required minimum presence is lacking, the presiding officer must either suspend the meeting or adjourn the House until a quorum is attained. Alternative options proposing fixed numerical thresholds or different fractions are constitutionally incorrect. Parliamentary procedure forms a high-yield area in Indian polity syllabi.