Question

The term quorum means

• A. the number of persons not present in a meeting
• B. the number of persons present in a meeting
• C. the lowest number of qualifying people needed for a meeting to be able to make a decision
• D. the number of members who have walked out of the meeting

Hint:

If the Quorum is not met, the chairperson usually "adjourns" the meeting to a later date. No voting can take place without a quorum.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: A Quorum is a procedural requirement in parliamentary, corporate, and administrative law. It ensures that a small minority of members cannot take significant actions or pass resolutions without the presence of a representative number of the total membership.

Step 1: The Rule of Minimum Presence.
Every organized body (like the Lok Sabha, a Company Board, or a Housing Society) has its own rules regarding the quorum. If the number of members present falls below the quorum, any decisions made are usually considered invalid or "void." $\text{Presence} < \text{Quorum} \rightarrow \text{No Valid Decision}$

Step 2: Examples in Indian Law.

• Parliament: Under Article 100(3), the quorum for either House of Parliament is one-tenth of the total number of members.
• Companies Act: For a public company, the quorum varies (5, 15, or 30 members) depending on the total number of shareholders.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Quorum is specifically the "lowest number" or the "minimum requirement." Simply being present (Option B) is not enough; one must reach the threshold level defined by the rules to enable decision-making. Final Answer: Option C