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Question

What majority is required to pass a Constitution Amendment Bill in each House of Parliament?

  1. Simple majority
  2. Absolute majority
  3. Special majority
  4. Unanimous consent

Answer:

Option C: Special majority

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Special majority”.

To pass a Constitution Amendment Bill, each House of Parliament must approve it by a special majority, which means:

1. A majority of the total membership of the House, and
2. A majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.