Speaker of Lok Sabha - Removal
Question
With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
He/She shall not preside.
- 2.
He/She shall not have the right to speak.
- 3.
He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Options
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct; under Article 96, if a resolution for removal is under consideration, the Speaker cannot preside over the sitting. Statement 2 is incorrect; they retain the right to speak in the proceedings. Statement 3 is incorrect; they are explicitly entitled to vote in the first instance on such a resolution, but not in the case of an equality of votes.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q93
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Parliament & Legislature
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Constitution Art.96
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