What is the minimum quorum required in the Lok Sabha so that it can transact any business?

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  1. One-tenth of the total number of Members of the House
  2. One-fourth of the total number of Members of the House
  3. One-third of the total number of Members of the House
  4. One-fifth of the total number of Members of the House

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Option 1 : One-tenth of the total number of Members of the House
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The correct answer is One-tenth of the total number of Members of the House.

Key Points:

  • Representatives of the Lok Sabha are elected directly by the citizens of India.
  • Members of parliament are what they are called.
  • Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by representatives from state legislative assemblies.
  • The quorum for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is the one-tenth of each house's total membership.
  • If a quorum is not present, the house cannot conduct its business, pass bills, or pass resolutions. 

Additional Information:

  • The minimal number of participants necessary for a meeting to start is known as a quorum.
  • If a quorum is not present, it is the Speaker's responsibility to adjourn the House or suspend the meeting until a quorum is present.
  • The Constitution establishes a quorum.
  • Individual members have a Five-year term.
  • Casual vacancies, when they occur, are filled through bye-elections for the remainder of the term. 
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