SHORT ANSWER:
The Lok Sabha requires a majority of its total strength for decisions, while the Rajya Sabha requires a simple majority of members present and voting.
DETAILS:
- Lok Sabha consists of 545 members, and a simple majority is more than half of the total members present.
- Rajya Sabha has 245 members, and a simple majority is calculated based on members present and voting.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; however, failure to achieve a majority can lead to the defeat of bills or motions.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 100 and 105.
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