What is the quorum of the Parliament fixed?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) one-tenth of the membership of the House.

Explanation:
The quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) to conduct its business. As per Article 100(3) of the Indian Constitution, the quorum for both Houses of Parliament is fixed at one-tenth of the total membership of the respective House. Without this minimum presence, the House cannot conduct its proceedings.

Information Booster:
● Definition of Quorum: Ensures adequate representation for decision-making in the House.
● Lok Sabha Quorum: For a total membership of 543, the quorum is 55 members.
● Rajya Sabha Quorum: For a total membership of 245, the quorum is 25 members.
● Importance: Prevents a small group from making decisions for the entire House.
● Provision for Adjournment: If the quorum is not met, the session can be adjourned or suspended.

Additional Knowledge:

• (b) Two-thirds: Refers to the majority required for certain special resolutions, like impeachment of the President, not for the quorum.
• (c) One-third: Not applicable to the quorum but is the required majority for some decisions in committees.
• (d) One-eighth: Not relevant for the quorum in parliamentary proceedings.
• (a) One-tenth: Correct, as per the Constitution, this is the minimum required membership to conduct business.