UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·polity-and-governance·government structure

When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

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  1. Aa simple majority of members present and votingCorrect
  2. Bthree-fourths majority of members present and voting
  3. Ctwo-thirds majority of the Houses
  4. Dabsolute majority of the Houses

Explanation

Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in specific situations of disagreement over a Bill (excluding Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills). If a joint sitting is convened, the Bill is passed by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting. This means that more than half of the members who are present and cast their vote must vote in favor of the Bill for it to be passed. This simple majority rule makes it easier to resolve deadlocks, as the Lok Sabha (which has a larger membership) usually prevails in a joint sitting.
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