UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 9
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
- He/She shall not preside.
- He/She shall not have the right to speak.
- 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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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (1 only)
Explanation: Article 96 bars the Speaker from presiding during consideration of a removal motion, but permits the Speaker to speak and vote in the first instance, not by casting vote.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - The Speaker must not preside while the House considers a removal resolution.
2. Incorrect/False - The Speaker retains the right to speak and take part in proceedings.
3. Incorrect/False - The Speaker may vote in the first instance, but not on equality of votes.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-includes precisely the true/correct statements or pairs identified above.
B. Incorrect-incorrectly includes 2 (The Speaker retains the right to speak and take part in proceedings.).
C. Incorrect-incorrectly includes 2 (The Speaker retains the right to speak and take part in proceedings.); incorrectly includes 3 (The Speaker may vote in the first instance, but not on equality of votes.); omits correct item 1 (The Speaker must not preside while the House considers a removal resolution.).
D. Incorrect-incorrectly includes 2 (The Speaker retains the right to speak and take part in proceedings.); incorrectly includes 3 (The Speaker may vote in the first instance, but not on equality of votes.).
Review note: The source question has an extraneous introductory list item; the three substantive propositions start with “He/She shall not preside”.