Question

The quorum to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha is a minimum of

• A. 55 members including the Speaker
• B. 75 members including the Speaker
• C. 100 members including the Speaker
• D. 25 members including the Speaker

Hint:

As per Article 100(3), the quorum for either House of Parliament is \( \frac{1}{10}^{\text{th}} \) of its total membership.
This count always includes the presiding officer (the Speaker or Chairman).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the constitutional provision on quorum.
Article 100(3) of the Constitution states that the quorum to constitute a sitting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House.
Step 2: Calculate for Lok Sabha.
The total strength of Lok Sabha is 543 elected members plus 2 nominated members = 545. One-tenth of 545 = 54.5, rounded up to 55, including the Speaker.
Step 3: Identify the correct answer.
The quorum required is 55 members including the Speaker.
\[ \boxed{55 \text{ members including the Speaker}} \]