Consider the following statements:

1. The quorum to conduct the business of the house is 1/10th the total members of the house excluding the presiding officer.

2. Quorum is not required in case of a joint sitting.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

a)1 only

b)2 only

c) 1 and 2

d) None of these

Ans-[D]

Explanation-The quorum to conduct the business of the house is 1/10th the total members of the house including the presiding officer.

In case of joint sitting also, a quorum of 1/10th of the total members of both the houses is required.