Question

The quorum of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is ………………. of the total membership of each house.
(A) One- third
(B) One- fourth
(C) One- sixth
(D) One- tenth

Answer 1

Hint: Quorum means the minimum number of members required to be present in order to authorize the house to do its business. The union parliament is the law making body at the central government. Union parliament comprises president, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha.

Complete answer:
Lok Sabha members are elected directly by the people of India. They are called as members of parliament. The term of Lok Sabha member is years. However, it can be dismissed by the president on the advice of the PM. The composition of Lok Sabha is .the qualification of Lok Sabha- must be Indian citizen, should be at least years of age, should not hold any profit under government office.

Rajya Sabha members elected by elected representatives of the state legislative assemblies. The term of Rajya Sabha member is years. The composition of Rajya Sabha is . qualification of Rajya Sabha- must be Indian citizen, should be at least years, should not hold any office of profit.

The quorum of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is one- tenth of the total membership of each house. In case if quorum is not present, then the house cannot achieve its proceedings, pass bills and resolution.

Thus the option (D) is correct

Note: The Lok Sabha is known as the lower house of union parliament. The Rajya Sabha is known as upper house of union parliament. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is known as Bicameral Legislature. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh having Bicameral Legislature.