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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 22

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q22

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Under article 100(3) of the Constitution of India, the quorum to constitute a sitting of either House of Parliament is _________________ of the total number of Members of the House.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. one-tenth.

  • As per Article 100(3) of the Constitution of India, the quorum to constitute a sitting of either House of Parliament is one-tenth of the total number of Members of the House.
  • During a meeting of a House, if at any time, thre is no quorum, it shall be the duty of the chairman or speaker, or person acting as such, to adjourn the House or to suspend the meeting until there is a quorum.