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    When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by      [IAS Prelim 2015]

    A) a simple majority of members present and voting

    B) three-fourths majority of members present and voting

    C) two-thirds majority of the Houses

    D) absolute majority of the Houses

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In India, if a bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting.


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