Multiple choice

A Bill referred to a ‘Joint Sitting’ of both the Houses of the Parliament is required to be passed by ____.

  1. a simple majority of the members present

  2. absolute majority of the total membership

  3. 2/3rd majority of the members present

  4. 3/4th majority of the members present
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Explanation

A Bill in a Joint Sitting of Parliament requires only a simple majority of members present and voting. This is specified in Article 108 of the Constitution. Higher special majorities (2/3 or 3/4) are not required for joint sittings, only for specific constitutional amendments.

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