UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 43 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Lok Sabha Speaker Removal
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2024
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectPolity
- TopicParliament
- DifficultyHard
- TypeStatement
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
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.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: A. 1 only
Verdict
Correct statements: 1 only → Option (a).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – CORRECT: While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, the Speaker cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he may be present.
Statement 2 – INCORRECT: The Speaker can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Statement 3 – INCORRECT: The Speaker can vote in the first instance (though not in the case of equality of votes). Hence statement 3 is incorrect.