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The strength of the house is 550. On a particular day, 50 members are present. The speaker decides to adjourn the house. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the adjournment.
Topic: Quorum
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Answer
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(b) Lack of quorum.
Explanation
Do the arithmetic, because the numbers are the question. The quorum is one-tenth of the total membership: one-tenth of 550 is 55, and only 50 members are present. The House is therefore short of the quorum and must be adjourned. Option (a) would also justify adjournment, but nothing in the question suggests disorder — only a number. Whenever a question gives you figures, use them.
In words
Lack of quorum.
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