Speaker

PYQs with Year – 1 to 10

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by: (BPSC Prelims 2016)
a) President
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Lok Sabha members
d) Prime Minister
✅ c) Lok Sabha members
📘 Elected in the first sitting of a newly formed Lok Sabha.
Who was the first Speaker of independent India? (BPSC Prelims 2013)
a) M.A. Ayyangar
b) B.R. Ambedkar
c) G.V. Mavalankar
d) V.V. Giri
✅ c) G.V. Mavalankar
📘 He presided over the first Lok Sabha (1952–56).
Speaker's casting vote is used when: (UPSC Prelims 2012)
a) Speaker votes like any MP
b) Bill is challenged in SC
c) Tie occurs in House
d) PM demands
✅ c) Tie occurs
📘 Casting vote is used only in case of a tie.
Who presides over joint sitting of Parliament? (UPSC Prelims 2014)
a) Vice President
b) Prime Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
✅ c) Speaker
📘 As per Article 108 of the Constitution.
Speaker ceases to hold office when: (UPSC Prelims 2015)
a) Lok Sabha is dissolved
b) Removed by SC
c) Ceases to be MP
d) Completes 5 years
✅ c) Ceases to be MP
📘 Speaker must be an elected member of Lok Sabha.
Who certifies a Money Bill? (BPSC Prelims 2020)
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Speaker
d) Finance Minister
✅ c) Speaker
📘 Article 110: Only Speaker can certify a Money Bill.
The Speaker gives resignation to: (BPSC Prelims 2015)
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Deputy Speaker
d) Rajya Sabha
✅ c) Deputy Speaker
📘 Mentioned in Article 94.
Speaker’s salary is drawn from: (BPSC Prelims 2012)
a) Public Account
b) Consolidated Fund of India
c) Contingency Fund
d) RBI
✅ b) Consolidated Fund of India
📘 Constitutional post holders are paid from the CFI.
First woman Speaker of Lok Sabha: (BPSC Prelims 2013)
a) Meira Kumar
b) Sumitra Mahajan
c) Sushma Swaraj
d) Sarojini Naidu
✅ a) Meira Kumar
📘 Became Speaker in 2009 (15th Lok Sabha).
In absence of both Speaker and Deputy, who presides? (UPSC Prelims 2014)
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Panel of Chairpersons
d) Chief Justice
✅ c) Panel of Chairpersons
📘 Nominated by Speaker under Lok Sabha rules.

NCERT-Based Questions – 11 to 20

Which Article deals with the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
✅ b) Article 93
📘 Provides for Speaker and Deputy Speaker in Lok Sabha.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha functions as:
✅ c) Neutral arbiter
📘 Ensures discipline and impartiality in the House.
The Speaker presides over which House?
✅ b) Lok Sabha
📘 Vice President presides over Rajya Sabha.
Speaker can be removed by:
✅ b) Resolution passed in Lok Sabha
📘 Absolute majority is required under Article 94.
Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill?
✅ d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
📘 Speaker’s decision is final and cannot be challenged.
The Speaker can allow discussion on:
✅ d) All of the above
📘 Has full control over all motions and business of the House.
Speaker continues in office until:
✅ d) A new Speaker is elected
📘 Even after Lok Sabha is dissolved.
The Speaker is elected:
✅ c) In the first meeting of Lok Sabha
📘 Before other business can begin.
The Speaker exercises casting vote:
✅ c) In case of a tie
📘 Used only when voting is equally divided.
The Speaker is accountable to:
✅ c) Lok Sabha
📘 The House elects and removes the Speaker.

Laxmikanth-Based Questions – 21 to 30

Who schedules daily business of Lok Sabha?
✅ c) Speaker
📘 Decides what will be discussed and when.
The Speaker is the ex-officio chairperson of:
✅ b) Business Advisory Committee
📘 Allocates time for debates and discussions.
In anti-defection cases, who makes the final decision?
✅ c) Speaker
📘 Under 10th Schedule of the Constitution.
Can a Speaker be re-elected?
✅ c) Yes, multiple times
📘 There is no limit to the number of terms.
Speaker is the guardian of:
✅ b) Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha
📘 Ensures rules are followed by all members.
Removal of Speaker requires:
✅ b) Absolute majority
📘 More than 50% of total strength.
Who decides whether a Point of Order is valid?
✅ c) Speaker
📘 It is a parliamentary tool for raising procedural matters.
Who appoints Pro tem Speaker?
✅ a) President
📘 Appointed to administer oath until Speaker is elected.
The office of Speaker is:
✅ a) Constitutional
📘 Mentioned in Article 93.
Who decides admissibility of Adjournment Motion?
✅ c) Speaker
📘 Can allow or disallow motions on urgent matters.

Predicted (BPSC-style) – 31 to 50

Is Speaker’s anti-defection decision subject to judicial review?
✅ b) Yes, by Supreme Court
📘 SC allowed this in Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu (1992).
When can the Speaker act as President?
✅ d) Never
📘 That role is assigned to Vice President or CJI in certain cases.
Speaker is part of which branch of government?
✅ b) Legislature
📘 The presiding officer of Lok Sabha.
Speaker can suspend an MP for:
✅ c) Disorderly conduct
📘 As per Lok Sabha rules.
Who administers oath to the Speaker?
✅ d) No special oath for Speaker
📘 Only the MP oath is required.
Lok Sabha Rules are framed by:
✅ a) Speaker
📘 Under authority of the House.
Motion of Thanks is addressed to:
✅ c) President
📘 After the President’s inaugural address.
In Speaker’s and Deputy’s absence, who presides?
✅ d) One from Panel of Chairpersons
📘 Already nominated by Speaker.
Who decides if an issue is sub judice (under court consideration)?
✅ a) Speaker
📘 Has discretion under House rules.
The Speaker is NOT the presiding officer of:
✅ c) Rajya Sabha
📘 Rajya Sabha is presided by Vice President.
Speaker is expected to act:
✅ c) Impartially
📘 Regardless of party affiliation.
Who decides if a bill is NOT a Money Bill?
✅ b) Speaker
📘 Speaker’s certification is final.
Speaker’s resignation is submitted to:
✅ c) Deputy Speaker
📘 As per Article 94.
Speaker has discretion in:
✅ d) All of the above
📘 Admits motions, decides opposition leader, allows debates.
Who controls visitor entry in Lok Sabha gallery?
✅ c) Speaker’s Secretariat
📘 Ensures security and decorum.
Speaker safeguards:
✅ d) All of the above
📘 Rights, rules, and privileges of the House.
The office of the Speaker is known for:
✅ c) Neutrality and dignity
📘 Expected to be above party politics.
Speaker may refer a bill to:
✅ b) Select Committee
📘 For detailed examination.
Speaker upholds which democratic principle?
✅ b) Parliamentary control
📘 Ensures Executive is accountable to Parliament.
Minimum age to be elected Speaker:
✅ b) 25 years
📘 Same as eligibility for MP in Lok Sabha.