Q. A Constitutional Amendment Bill under Article 368 is introduced in the Lok Sabha (Total Strength: 543). If 360 members are present and voting, what is the minimum number of ‘Yes’ votes required to pass the bill?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
A Special Majority requires:
- Majority of total membership: 543 / 2 = 271.5, so 272.
- 2/3rd of members present and voting: 2/3 times 360 = 240.
The bill must satisfy both. Since 272 is the higher requirement here, and the question asks for support in a house of 543, the absolute majority of 273 (more than 50%) is the effective floor.
