The quorum required for a joint meeting of both the Houses of Parliament is-

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1/10 of the total number of members of both the houses

Explanation:
• For a joint session of both the Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), the quorum required is 1/10 of the total number of members of both Houses.
• This ensures that at least one-tenth of the total membership of both Houses must be present for the joint session to be valid and for legislative business to be conducted.
• The quorum is necessary to maintain the legitimacy of the proceedings and ensures that enough representatives are present to make decisions.

Information Booster:
• The quorum of 1/10 is specifically for joint sessions, which may be called to resolve conflicts between the two Houses.
• This quorum requirement is set to ensure that a fair representation from both Houses is present during crucial decisions.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) 1/5 of the total members of both the houses:
• This is incorrect as the quorum for a joint session is 1/10, not 1/5.

(b) 1/8 of the total number of members of both the houses:
• This option is also incorrect. The quorum required is not 1/8, but 1/10.

(d) 1/12 of the total number of members of both the houses:
• This is also incorrect, as the correct quorum fraction is 1/10.