What is the minimum number of members required to be present in any one of the two houses of Parliament for its functioning? A. One fifth of total members B. One sixth of total members C. One seventh of total members D. One tenth of total members

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The correct answer is: A. One fifth of total members.

The Constitution of India, Article 108, states that “Not less than one-tenth of the total number of members of either House shall form a quorum to transact business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day.”

This means that for a meeting of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha to be valid, at least one-tenth of the total number of members must be present.

Option B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not meet the minimum quorum requirement set out in the Constitution.