UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — West Asia crisis dominates LS; resolution on removal of Speaker not taken up

Q1. The procedure for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from office is specifically prescribed under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

  • A. Article 93
  • B. Article 94
  • C. Article 96
  • D. Article 100

Q2. With reference to the procedure for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. A resolution for the removal requires at least 14 days' notice in writing to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha. 2. The resolution must be passed by a majority of the members present and voting in the House. 3. The motion must be supported by at least 50 members rising in the House before it is admitted for discussion. 4. The Speaker shall not preside over the sitting of the House while such a resolution is under its consideration. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. A resolution for the removal requires at least 14 days' notice in writing to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.
  2. The resolution must be passed by a majority of the members present and voting in the House.
  3. The motion must be supported by at least 50 members rising in the House before it is admitted for discussion.
  4. The Speaker shall not preside over the sitting of the House while such a resolution is under its consideration.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 3 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. As of 2025, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, approximately what proportion of India's crude oil imports is sourced through routes lying OUTSIDE the Strait of Hormuz?

  • A. About 40 per cent
  • B. About 55 per cent
  • C. About 70 per cent
  • D. About 85 per cent

Q4. With reference to the presiding officers of the two Houses of Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. While the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution of the Lok Sabha alone under Article 94, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed only by being removed from the office of the Vice-President of India under Article 67. 2. Both the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed only by a majority of the members present and voting in their respective Houses. 3. The salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and are not subject to the annual vote of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. While the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution of the Lok Sabha alone under Article 94, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed only by being removed from the office of the Vice-President of India under Article 67.
  2. Both the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed only by a majority of the members present and voting in their respective Houses.
  3. The salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and are not subject to the annual vote of Parliament.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. With reference to the procedure for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. The motion for removal of the Speaker can be moved without any prior notice in case of a grave constitutional crisis. 2. While not presiding, the Speaker has the right to speak in and otherwise take part in the proceedings of the House when the resolution for his removal is under consideration. 3. The Speaker has a casting vote in case of an equality of votes on the resolution for his own removal. 4. The procedure for moving such a resolution is governed by Rules 200 to 203 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The motion for removal of the Speaker can be moved without any prior notice in case of a grave constitutional crisis.
  2. While not presiding, the Speaker has the right to speak in and otherwise take part in the proceedings of the House when the resolution for his removal is under consideration.
  3. The Speaker has a casting vote in case of an equality of votes on the resolution for his own removal.
  4. The procedure for moving such a resolution is governed by Rules 200 to 203 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 3 only
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