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Q1. Consider the following statements about the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.
2. The election of the Speaker takes place at the beginning of the new Lok Sabha after the general elections.
3. A member of the Lok Sabha belonging to the ruling party is always elected as the Speaker.
4. The President of India appoints the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only

Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only

Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst
themselves. This election takes place at the beginning of the new Lok Sabha after the general elections.
There is no requirement that the Speaker must belong to the ruling party, although it has often been the
practice. The President of India does not appoint the Speaker; the Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha
members.

Q2. Consider the following statements about the role of the Speaker in the Parliament of India:

1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is responsible for conducting the business in the House in an orderly manner.
2. The Speaker decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not.
3. The Speaker has the final authority to maintain discipline and decorum within the House and can expel
members for unruly behavior.
4. The Speaker continues to hold office even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha until a new Speaker is
elected.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A. Only one
B. Only three
C. All four
D. None
Correct Answer: B. Only three
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Speaker of Lok Sabha plays a crucial role in maintaining order
during debates, ensuring that the business of the House is conducted smoothly. Statement 2 is correct: One
of the Speaker's special powers is to certify a bill as a Money Bill, which has implications for its passage in
Parliament. Statement 3 is incorrect: While the Speaker does maintain discipline and decorum, the power
to expel members permanently from the House lies with the House itself through a motion. However, the
Speaker can suspend members for a period. Statement 4 is correct: After the dissolution of the Lok Sabha,
the Speaker does not immediately vacate their office and continues until a new Speaker is elected in the
next Lok Sabha.

Q3. Consider the following statements about the role of the Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha:
1. The Deputy Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members.
2. In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker.

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3. The Deputy Speaker has the same legislative powers as the Speaker but does not have a casting vote in
case of a tie.
4. The Deputy Speaker must resign from their original party upon election to maintain neutrality.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only

Explanation: The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its
members. The role of the Deputy Speaker is crucial, especially in the absence of the Speaker, as they
perform the duties of the Speaker. Unlike the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker does not need to resign from
their original party, as neutrality is maintained through the conduct of the office and not by resignation
from the party. The Deputy Speaker does have a casting vote in case of a tie, similar to the Speaker.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker's role in parliamentary committees in India:

1. The Speaker appoints the chairpersons of all parliamentary committees.

2. The Speaker has the authority to dissolve any parliamentary committee.
3. The Speaker is responsible for deciding the agenda of the committees.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

Correct Answer: A. Only one

Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha plays a crucial role in the functioning of parliamentary
committees.
Statement 1 is correct because the Speaker appoints the chairpersons of all parliamentary committees, except
for the Committee on Public Accounts, which is headed by the Speaker themselves.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Speaker does not have the authority to dissolve any parliamentary
committee. The committees are constituted by the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, and only these Houses can
dissolve them.
Statement 3 is also incorrect because the agenda of the committees is decided by the committee members
themselves, not by the Speaker. The Speaker's role is limited to providing guidance and support to the
committees.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Role of the Speaker in the Lok Sabha:
Statement 1: The Speaker of Lok Sabha decides on the disqualification of members under the Tenth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution.
Statement 2: The Speaker presides over a joint session of Parliament.
$Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement
1
C. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is incorrect
D. Statement 1 is incorrect but Statement 2 is correct

Correct Answer: C. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is incorrect

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the Speaker of Lok Sabha has the authority to decide on the
disqualification of members under the Tenth Schedule, which deals with disqualification on ground of
defection. Statement 2 is incorrect because the President of India summons a joint sitting of Parliament
and it is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha, not specifically as a role of the Speaker but as a
presiding officer when such a session occurs.

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