UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Every MP can speak but only as per rules: Speaker

Q1. What is the minimum period of notice mandatorily 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. 21 days

Q2. With reference to the freedom of speech of Members of Parliament under Article 105 of the Constitution, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

1. It is subject to the provisions of the Constitution.
2. It is subject to the rules and standing orders regulating the procedure of Parliament.
3. It extends to anything said by a Member in a Committee of Parliament.
4. Once granted by Article 105, it cannot be curtailed by any rule framed by the House under Article 118.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 3 only
• C. 4 only
• D. 2 and 4 only

Q3. In the context of proceedings of the Lok Sabha, the term 'expunction' refers to:

• A. Suspension of a Member from the service of the House for the remainder of the session
• B. Removal of words considered defamatory, indecent or unparliamentary from the official record of the House by the presiding officer
• C. Withdrawal of a Bill by the Member-in-charge with the leave of the House
• D. Adjournment of the House sine die by the Speaker on grounds of disorder

Q4. Under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the final authority to decide whether particular words spoken by a Member shall be expunged from the proceedings of the House vests in:

• A. The Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha
• B. The Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha
• C. The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha
• D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Q5. Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Speaker of the Lok Sabha be removed from office by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House?

• A. Article 75
• B. Article 94
• C. Article 108
• D. Article 124