UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Cannot run such a House, says Birla as protests continue

Q1. Which Lok Sabha committee, chaired by the Speaker, recommends the time that should be allotted for discussion of Government legislative and other business in a parliamentary session?

  • A. Rules Committee
  • B. Business Advisory Committee
  • C. General Purposes Committee
  • D. Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions

Q2. Under the Constitution of India, what is the minimum advance notice required for moving a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

  • A. 7 days
  • B. 10 days
  • C. 14 days
  • D. 30 days

Q3. Among the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, which single rule provides for the AUTOMATIC suspension of a member, on being named by the Speaker, for entering the well of the House or persistently obstructing its business by shouting slogans?

  • A. Rule 373
  • B. Rule 374
  • C. Rule 374A
  • D. Rule 375

Q4. With reference to the constitutional provisions concerning the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. Article 93 provides for the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker by the House. 2. Article 94 lays down the grounds and procedure for vacation of office, resignation and removal of the Speaker. 3. Article 95 confers on the Speaker the casting vote in case of an equality of votes. 4. Article 96 bars the Speaker from presiding over a sitting when a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Article 93 provides for the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker by the House.
  2. Article 94 lays down the grounds and procedure for vacation of office, resignation and removal of the Speaker.
  3. Article 95 confers on the Speaker the casting vote in case of an equality of votes.
  4. Article 96 bars the Speaker from presiding over a sitting when a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4