UPSC Prelims PYQ 2003: Which Bills require special majority in each House?
Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority?
- Ordinary Bill
- Money Bill
- Finance Bill
- Constitution Amendment Bill
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- A Constitution Amendment Bill under Article 368 must be passed separately by each House of the Parliament of India with a special majority, that is, by a majority of the total membership of the House and by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting. There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of disagreement between the two Houses on such a Bill.
Answer: (d) Constitution Amendment Bill
