What fraction of the combined membership of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha constitutes the quorum for a…
Rule 6 of the Houses of Parliament (Joint Sittings and Communications) Rules sets the quorum at one-tenth of the total membership of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha combined.
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What fraction of the combined membership of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha constitutes the quorum for a joint sitting?
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Correct answer C
Rule 6 of the Houses of Parliament (Joint Sittings and Communications) Rules sets the quorum at one-tenth of the total membership of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha combined.
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Option A
One-twelfth is below the one-tenth threshold.
Option B
One-sixth exceeds the prescribed one-tenth threshold.
Option C
Rule 6 sets the quorum at one-tenth of the total membership of both Houses.
Option D
Two-thirds exceeds the prescribed one-tenth threshold.
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