Q.

In the parlance of parliament and state legislatures, what is a special majority?


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a

Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of the membership of that house

b

Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes

c

Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and there should also be a two-thirds majority of the total capacity of the membership of that house

d

None of the above 

answer is A.

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A majority of the members who are present and voting as well as two-thirds of the total number of members of that House must approve the motion. In some circumstances, the Indian constitution allows for a special majority. The constitution's Article 368, which outlines the conditions for the same, supports the demand for a special majority in the parliament.
 
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