UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Speaker directs Lok Sabha Secretariat to correct notice seeking his removal

Q1. With reference to the procedural requirements for moving a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha under Article 94(c) of the Constitution, consider the following requirements: 1. A written notice of the intention to move the resolution must be given at least 14 days in advance. 2. The resolution, when moved, must be supported by not less than 50 members of the House for leave to be granted. 3. The resolution must be passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha. 4. The resolution must be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting. Which of the above is/are NOT a correct requirement?

  1. A written notice of the intention to move the resolution must be given at least 14 days in advance.
  2. The resolution, when moved, must be supported by not less than 50 members of the House for leave to be granted.
  3. The resolution must be passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.
  4. The resolution must be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q2. With reference to the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha vis-à-vis the removal of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. While the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution of the Lok Sabha alone, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice-President) is removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha agreed to by the Lok Sabha. 2. In both cases, a minimum of fourteen days' advance notice of the intention to move the resolution is constitutionally mandated. 3. Unlike the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is empowered to preside over the sitting at which a resolution for his own removal is being considered. 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, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice-President) is removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
  2. In both cases, a minimum of fourteen days' advance notice of the intention to move the resolution is constitutionally mandated.
  3. Unlike the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is empowered to preside over the sitting at which a resolution for his own removal is being considered.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. The provisions relating to the vacation of office, resignation, and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People are contained in which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

  • A. Article 93
  • B. Article 94
  • C. Article 95
  • D. Article 96

Q4. With reference to Article 94 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha vacates office if he ceases to be a member of the House of the People. 2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Speaker. 3. The Speaker may be removed from office by a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting. 4. A resolution for the removal of the Speaker shall not be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution. Which of the above are correctly identified as provisions under or attached to Article 94?

  1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha vacates office if he ceases to be a member of the House of the People.
  2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
  3. The Speaker may be removed from office by a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.
  4. A resolution for the removal of the Speaker shall not be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
  • A. 1, 2 and 4
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1 and 3 only

Q5. A notice of a resolution under Article 94(c) of the Constitution seeking the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is required to be submitted exclusively to which one of the following authorities?

  • A. The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha Secretariat
  • B. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India
  • C. The Secretary, Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice
  • D. The Cabinet Secretariat under the Prime Minister's Office
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