Question

Which of the following is/are NOT passed by Simple Majority?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2 & 4
• C. Only 1 & 3
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of these

Simple Majority - No-confidence Motion, Motion of Confidence, Motion of Thanks, Censure Motion, Adjournment Motion, Money Bills, Ordinary Bills etc.
Effective Majority Effective Majority of house means more than 50% of the effective strength of the house. This implies that out of the total strength, we deduct the absent and vacant seats.- In constitution of India, the “all the then members” present indicates an effective majority. In Constitution, effective majorities are needed for removal of Vice-President, Deputy Chairman of RajyaSabha, LokSabha speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Special Majority Any Majority other than simple, absolute and effective majority is called special majority. These include Majority by two-third strength of the house {example impeachment of president under article 61} Majority by two-third of present and voting members {Example: Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest, under article 249};
Certain constitution amendment bills etc. Absolute majority + majority of two-third present and voting {Example: Removal of Supreme Court Judge, CAG etc.}