Previous Year Question
What is the quorum to constitute a meeting of Lok Sabha?
One-sixth of the total members of the House
One-tenth of the total members of the House
One-fourth of the total members of the House
One-third of the total members of the House
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Under Article 100(3) of the Constitution, until Parliament otherwise provides by law, the Quorum for a meeting of either House of Parliament is one-tenth (1/10) of the total number of members of that House. Thus, the rule applies not only to the Lok Sabha but also to the Rajya Sabha.
Quorum means the minimum number of members required to be present for the House to validly transact its business. According to the official procedural material of the Lok Sabha, the Speaker or the person acting as Speaker is also counted for the purpose of quorum.
Under Article 100(4), if there is no quorum at any time during a meeting, it is the duty of the Speaker or the person presiding to adjourn the House or suspend the meeting until there is a quorum.
Thus, the useful examination association is—Article 100(3) → Parliamentary Quorum → 1/10 of the total membership.