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Correct Answer: Option (A) — a simple majority of members present and voting
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedAccording to Article 108(4) of the Constitution of India, if at a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament a bill is passed by a majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting (simple majority), it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.
In joint sittings, decisions are taken by a simple majority of the total members of both Houses present and voting. The numerical superiority of the Lok Sabha generally ensures its preference prevails under simple majority voting.
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