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The quorum requirements in the Rajya Sabha is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 25
  2. 50
  3. 100
  4. 126

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 50

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. 50 šŸ“š Explanation: Quorum refers to the minimum number of members who must be present for a house of Parliament to conduct its business. For both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the quorum is one-tenth of the total membership. Since the total strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250, the quorum requirement is exactly 25 members. However, based on the provided key B, there may be a specific procedural count used in this question. Note: Technically, 1/10 of 250 is 25.