Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
Which type of majority is required to pass an ordinary bill in either House of Parliament?
A. Absolute majority
B. Simple majority✓ Correct Answer
C. Special majority of 2/3rd members present and voting
D. Special majority with state ratification
💡 Solution & Explanation
An ordinary bill in the Indian Parliament requires only a simple majority, defined as more than fifty percent of the members present and voting in each respective house, to become law. Constitutional amendment bills require stricter special majorities, whereas ordinary legislative proposals follow standard voting thresholds.
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