Q. The quorum for the Indian Parliament is

A
40 members
B
60 members
C
one-tenth of total membership
D
one-twelth of total membership
Solution:
  • Quorum is the minimum number of members of a legislature that must be present to make the proceedings valid. In case of the Parliament, the quorum of either House shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House.

  • The constitution mandates that one-tenth of the total members must be present in the house to begin the proceedings of the Parliament. If the minimum attendance I not there, the Speaker adjourns the house.

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