The Parliament (Part-II)

21. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008, 2014]

(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) President of India
(c) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Vice President of India

Correct Answer: (c) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

Solution:The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may at any time, by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Speaker, resign from his office. This provision has been made in Article 94, which deals with vacation resignation, and the Deputy Speaker.

22. How can the speaker of the Lok Sabha be removed? [M.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 1994]

(a) By a resolution of Lok Sabha passed by a two-third Majority of members present.
(b) By a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the members of the House.
(c) By President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (b) By a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the members of the House.

Solution:The procedure for removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has been made under Article 94(c). The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen (14) days notice has been given to the Speaker of the intention to move the resolution.

23. The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed from his office before the expiry of his term- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) By the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
(b) If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to this effect.
(c) If the Lok Sabha and the Prime Minister so decide.
(d) If both the Houses of Parliament pass a resolution to this effect.

Correct Answer: (b) If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to this effect.

Solution:The procedure for removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has been made under Article 94(c). The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen (14) days notice has been given to the Speaker of the intention to move the resolution.

24. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) A resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of the members of the House.
(b) Two third majority of the members of the House.
(c) Order of the President.
(d) A simple majority of the Parliament.

Correct Answer: (a) A resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of the members of the House.

Solution:The procedure for removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has been made under Article 94(c). The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen (14) days notice has been given to the Speaker of the intention to move the resolution.

25. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
(b) He need not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his election.
(c) he loses his office if the house is dissolved before the end of its normal tenure.
(d) If he intends to resign the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Correct Answer: (d) If he intends to resign the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Solution:According to Article 94, the Speaker must be a member of the House at the time of his election for the office. The Speaker may be removed by a resolution of a majority of members of the House. According to Article 94, whenever the House is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the dissolution. According to Article 94(b), if the Speaker intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. So, in the given statements, (a), (b), and (c) are wrong, and statement (d) is correct.

26. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.

2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/ her election.

3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (b) Only 3

Solution:The Speaker of the House of the People shall be chosen by the members of the Lok Sabha among themselves. He may be removed from the office by a resolution passed by the majority of all the then members of the House. The Speaker may address his resignation to the Deputy Speaker of the House.

27. The function of the Pro-tem Speaker is to- [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2010]

(a) Conduct the proceedings of the House in the absence of the Speaker.
(b) Administer oath to members.
(c) Officiate as a Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected.
(d) Only check if the election certificates of the members are in order.

Correct Answer: (b) Administer oath to members.

Solution:As soon as the new Government is formed, the Legislative section of the Parliament prepares a list of the senior most Lok Sabha members, and one of them is appointed as Pro-tem Speaker. The function of pro-tem Speaker is to administer the oath to the newly elected members of the House and conduct proceedings till a regular Speaker is chosen.

28. Who is generally appointed as a Protem Speaker? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) The Speaker of the outgoing Lok Sabha.
(b) The Dy. Speaker of the outgoing Lok Sabha.
(c) One of the senior most members of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
(d) The leader of the opposition party in the outgoing Lok Sabha.

Correct Answer: (c) One of the senior most members of the newly elected Lok Sabha.

Solution:As soon as the new Government is formed, the legislative section of parliament prepares a list of the senior most Lok Sabha members. This list is then submitted to the Minister of Parliamentary affairs for the appointment of pro-tem Speaker. Thereafter, the minister submits a note to the President seeking his approval for the appointment of the pro-tem Speaker.

29. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his casting vote only- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

(a) To save the existing Government
(b) In case of Constitutional Amendment
(c) In case of emergency
(d) In case of a tie when votes are equally divided

Correct Answer: (d) In case of a tie when votes are equally divided

Solution:Article 100 (1) of the Constitution provides a procedure for voting in the Houses. Any question at any sitting shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and voting. According to 100(1), the Speaker or person acting as Chairman or Speaker, shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a "casting vote" in the case of an equality of votes. Article 96 gives a different exercise of casting a vote by the Speaker. According to Article 96(2), the Speaker shall have the right to cast a vote in the first instance on the question of resolution for his removal, but not in the case of equality of votes.

30. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution provides that the Speaker shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

(a) Article 99
(b) Article 103
(c) Article 100
(d) Article 102

Correct Answer: (c) Article 100

Solution:Article 100 (1) of the Constitution provides a procedure for voting in the Houses. Any question at any sitting shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and voting. According to 100(1), the Speaker or person acting as Chairman or Speaker, shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a "casting vote" in the case of an equality of votes. Article 96 gives a different exercise of casting a vote by the Speaker. According to Article 96(2), the Speaker shall have the right to cast a vote in the first instance on the question of resolution for his removal, but not in the case of equality of votes.

The Parliament (Part-II)

21. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008, 2014]

22. How can the speaker of the Lok Sabha be removed? [M.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 1994]

23. The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed from his office before the expiry of his term- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

24. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

25. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

26. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

27. The function of the Pro-tem Speaker is to- [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2010]

28. Who is generally appointed as a Protem Speaker? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

29. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his casting vote only- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

30. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution provides that the Speaker shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

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