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. 2/3 rd majority of the members present

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

According to Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, if a bill is passed by one House and rejected by the other, a joint sitting is called. The bill must then be passed by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting.

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