UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Motion to oust LS Speaker rejected amid drama over Shah’s comments on Rahul
Q1. With reference to the office of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, which one of the following statements is correct regarding the resolution moved for the removal of Speaker Om Birla in March 2026?
- A. It was the first removal resolution against a Lok Sabha Speaker to actually be taken up for discussion and put to vote in the House.
- B. It was passed by the Lok Sabha but later struck down by the Supreme Court.
- C. It was adopted with a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.
- D. It was withdrawn by the mover before being put to vote.
Q2. What is the minimum period of advance written notice required, under the Constitution of India, for moving a resolution for removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
- A. 7 days
- B. 10 days
- C. 14 days
- D. 21 days
Q3. Which one of the following authorities is responsible for receiving the notice and processing the procedural admissibility of a resolution for removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
- A. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India
- B. Secretariat of the Lok Sabha
- C. Secretariat of the President of India
- D. Election Commission of India
Q4. Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the provision for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from office contained?
- A. Article 93
- B. Article 94
- C. Article 95
- D. Article 100