Q1. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding to the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
- The salary and allowances of the speaker are subject to annual vote of Parliament
- The Speaker is elected among the members of the Lok sabha
- Even after the dissolution of Lok Sabha, the Speaker continues to occupy the seat
- The Speaker resigns from his post by writing to the Deputy Speaker
Correct Option: 1. The salary and allowances of the speaker are subject to annual vote of Parliament
Explanation : The salary and allowances of the speaker are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and hence are not subject to annual vote of the Parliament.
– The Speaker is elected among the members of the Lok sabha. The date of election is fixed by the President.
– Even after the dissolution of Lok Sabha, the Speaker continues to occupy the seat until the newly elected Lok sabha meets.
– The Speaker resigns from his post by writing to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker vacates his office when : –
(i) he ceases to be member of Lok Sabha.
(ii) he resigns from his post by writing to the Deputy Speaker.
(iii) he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all members of the Lok Sabha. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days’ advance notice.
Q2. Who presides over the Joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament?
- The President
- The Prime Minister
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha
- The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Correct Option: 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation : The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the Joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament. The President summons the Joint sitting of both the Houses to resolve the deadlock between the two houses on a bill.
Q3. Whose decision is final on the question whether the bill is a Money bill or not?
- The Chief Justice of India
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha
- The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- The President
Correct Option: 2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation : The Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision is final on the question whether the bill is a Money bill or not. The Speaker endorses his certificate that it is a money bill before presented to the President for his assent.
Q4. With whose permission a stranger can be present during the secret sitting of the Lok Sabha?
- The leader of Lok sabha
- The leader of Opposition
- The Prime minister
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct Option: 4. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation : The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can allow secret sitting of the House with the request of Leader of the House. During secret sitting, no stranger is allowed to be present in the chamber, lobby or galleries except with the permission of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Q5. Who is entitled to cast the vote when the Lok Sabha is equally divided on any question?
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha
- The President
- The Vice President
- The senior most member of the House
Correct Option: 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation : The Speaker of Lok Sabha never votes in first instance. When the House is equally divided on any question, the Speaker is entitled to cast a vote to resolve the deadlock. Such vote is called casting vote.