Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
Under Article 100(3) of the Constitution of India, what is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament?
A. One-third of the total members of the House
B. One-fourth of the total members of the House
C. One-tenth of the total number of members of the House✓ Correct Answer
D. Fifty members irrespective of total strength
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 100(3) of the Constitution of India stipulates that the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of that House. If there is no quorum, the presiding officer is duty-bound to suspend the meeting or adjourn the House.
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