Q1. Who elects the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
- The Governor
- The Chief Minister
- The Members of the Legislative Assembly
- The Deputy Speaker
Correct Option: 3. The Members of the Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected by the members of the assembly itself, from among its own members. This is explicitly stated in the passage, where it mentions that the Speaker is elected by the assembly.
Q2. In which of the following cases does the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly vacate his office?
- When the Deputy Speaker resigns
- When the Speaker ceases to be a member of the Assembly
- When the Speaker is absent from a sitting
- When the Speaker is appointed by the Governor
Correct Option: 2. When the Speaker ceases to be a member of the Assembly
Explanation: The Speaker vacates his office in three cases, one of which is if he ceases to be a member of the Assembly. The other two reasons are resignation by writing to the Deputy Speaker or being removed by a resolution passed by the majority of the assembly members.
Q3. What is the primary responsibility of the Speaker of the Assembly?
- To supervise the functioning of all the committees
- To decide if a bill is a Money Bill
- To cast the deciding vote in the Assembly
- To maintain order and decorum in the Assembly
Correct Option: 4. To maintain order and decorum in the Assembly
Explanation: The primary responsibility of the Speaker, as highlighted in the passage, is to maintain order and decorum during the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly. The Speaker has the final authority to regulate the conduct of the Assembly and its business, ensuring everything proceeds in an orderly fashion. This role is emphasized as the most crucial aspect of the Speaker’s duties.
The Speaker’s other roles, like deciding on Money Bills or casting a deciding vote, are important but secondary.
Q4. Who has the final power to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill or not in the Legislative Assembly?
- The Chief Minister
- The Speaker
- The Deputy Speaker
- The Governor
Correct Option: 2. The Speaker
Explanation: The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has the exclusive power to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill or not, and his decision on this matter is final. This is explicitly mentioned in the passage.
Q5. What happens when both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly are absent?
- A member of the panel of chairman presides over the Assembly
- The Chief Minister presides over the Assembly
- The Governor appoints an acting Speaker
- The legislative proceedings are suspended
Correct Option: 1. A member of the panel of chairman presides over the Assembly
Explanation: When both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are absent, a member of the panel of chairman, nominated by the Speaker, can preside over the Assembly. This member has the same powers as the Speaker when presiding over the Assembly. The passage states that the panel of chairman is appointed to cover such situations.