Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
What is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament?
A. One-tenth of the total members of the House✓ Correct Answer
B. One-third of the total members of the House
C. One-half of the total members of the House
D. Exactly 100 members
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 100 clause 3 of the Indian Constitution stipulates that the quorum required to constitute and hold a meeting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total membership of that House. Other figures like one-third or fixed member counts apply to different parliamentary rules or committee compositions rather than general house sittings. If there is no quorum present during a sitting, the presiding officer is constitutionally mandated to either suspend the meeting or adjourn the House.
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