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21. Consider the following statements: 1. A person becomes a Member of t

Consider the following statements:

1. A person becomes a Member of the House from the date on which the person is declared elected by the Returning Officer.
2. A person becomes a Member of the House only from the date on which the person makes and subscribes oath or affirmation.
3. A Member cannot ask a question in the House unless he has taken oath and signed the Roll of Members in the House.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

3 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct option is B) 1 and 3 only.

Statement 1: A person acquires the legal status of a Member of Parliament from the date they are declared elected by the Returning Officer. Hence, Statement 1 is correct regarding the acquisition of status.
Statement 2: While the status of a member is acquired upon election, the right to function fully as a member within the House (take seat, vote, participate in proceedings) begins only after making and subscribing the oath as required by Article 99. Statement 2 says they “becomes a Member of the House *only* from the date… oath”. This is incorrect in terms of legal status, as status is from election. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
Statement 3: Rule 32 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha states that a member may not ask a question until he has made and subscribed the oath or affirmation. This is an example of a right contingent on the oath. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

The oath under Article 99 is a condition precedent to exercising the full rights and privileges of a member, such as participating in debate, voting, and drawing salary.

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22. Consider the following statements: 1. Making and subscribing oath is

Consider the following statements:

1. Making and subscribing oath is not a proceeding of the House if the person administering the oath is other than a Presiding officer.
2. Oath administered in a sitting is a part of the proceedings of the House.
3. Oath cannot be taken by a member outside the Chamber of Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct option is B) 2 only.

Statement 1: Making and subscribing oath is a formal requirement under the Constitution (Article 99) before a member can take their seat. Oath administered during a sitting, even by a person authorized by the Presiding Officer (who is not the Presiding Officer at that exact moment), is part of the official proceedings of the House. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: Oath administered in a sitting is recorded in the House proceedings and is a formal part of the business conducted during that sitting. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3: Rules allow for oath/affirmation to be made before the Speaker or a person authorized by him when the House is not in session. This would typically happen outside the Chamber. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.

The process of taking oath is governed by Article 99 of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure of the respective House. Taking the oath is mandatory before a member can take their seat, vote, or participate fully in the proceedings.

23. Which one of the following statements regarding Speaker Pro-tem is cor

Which one of the following statements regarding Speaker Pro-tem is correct ?

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Speaker Pro-tem is elected by the Lok Sabha.

Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the President and signs the Roll of Members in Lok Sabha.

Speaker Pro-tem does not preside over the first meeting of Lok Sabha.

Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the Prime Minister.

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The correct option is B) Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the President and signs the Roll of Members in Lok Sabha.

The Speaker Pro-tem is a temporary Speaker appointed by the President of India. His primary duties are to administer the oath/affirmation to the newly elected members of the Lok Sabha and to preside over the first sitting of the House until a regular Speaker is elected. Members make and subscribe the oath and then sign the Roll of Members in the presence of the Speaker Pro-tem.

The senior-most member of the Lok Sabha is usually appointed as the Speaker Pro-tem. The post ceases to exist automatically upon the election of the regular Speaker.

24. Which one of the following statements regarding Panel of Speaker/Chair

Which one of the following statements regarding Panel of Speaker/Chairman, Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha is correct ?

It is from the list of Panel of Chairman, Speaker/Vice President appoints the Chairman of various Parliamentary Committees.

Panel of Speaker/Chairman of Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha is constituted by the President.

A member of the Panel of Speaker who presides over the House while both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent has the same powers of the Speaker while presiding over the House.

A Panel of Speaker is constituted for each session of Lok Sabha.

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The correct option is C) A member of the Panel of Speaker who presides over the House while both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent has the same powers of the Speaker while presiding over the House.

The Speaker nominates a panel of not more than ten members (in Lok Sabha) who can preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Similarly, the Chairman nominates a panel of Vice-Chairmen in Rajya Sabha. Rule 9(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha states that such a member has the same powers as the Speaker when presiding over the sitting.

The Panel is nominated at the commencement of the House or from time to time. The members from the Panel preside in the order of precedence fixed by the Speaker. They do not lose their right to speak or vote when presiding, unlike the Speaker/Chairman.

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25. Which one of the following statements with regard to suspension of Mem

Which one of the following statements with regard to suspension of Members from Lok Sabha is correct ?

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In the event of grave disorder occasioned by a Member coming to the well of the House or abusing the rule of the House persistently and willfully obstructing its business he/she shall stand automatically suspended from the service of the House.

A Member stands automatically suspended from the service of Lok Sabha for a period of 25 days if he/she comes to the well of the House and willfully and persistently obstructs the business of the House.

A Member cannot be suspended automatically from the service of the House even in the event of grave disorder by shouting slogans in the well and obstructing the business of the House.

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Option B is correct based on Rule 374A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. This rule provides for automatic suspension of a member in case of grave disorder occasioned by coming into the Well of the House or persistently obstructing business. However, this automatic suspension occurs only *after* the member has been ‘named’ by the Speaker.

– Lok Sabha rules provide for suspension of members for misconduct.
– Rule 374A allows for automatic suspension but requires the member to be first named by the Speaker.

– Option A is incorrect because automatic suspension under Rule 374A requires the member to be named by the Speaker first, it’s not purely automatic based solely on the disruptive behaviour.
– Option C is incorrect. The automatic suspension period under Rule 374A is for five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session, whichever is less, not 25 days.
– Option D is incorrect because members *can* be suspended, including automatically under specific conditions defined in the rules (like Rule 374A), in the event of grave disorder or obstruction.

26. Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to remova

Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to removal of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

The Speaker may be removed from his office by the President on a resolution of Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House.

The Speaker may be removed from his office by a resolution of Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House.

At least 21 days' notice has to be given to move a resolution to remove the Speaker.

In computing the period of notice for removing the Speaker, both the terminal days are included.

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Option B correctly describes the procedure for removing the Speaker. According to Article 94(c) of the Constitution, the Speaker may be removed from office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the House. This refers to an effective majority.

– Removal of the Speaker requires a resolution of the Lok Sabha.
– The resolution must be supported by an effective majority (more than half of the *then* total membership of the House).

– Option A is incorrect as the removal is by the Lok Sabha itself, not by the President on a resolution.
– Option C is incorrect. A resolution for the removal of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker can only be moved after giving at least fourteen days’ notice of the intention to move the resolution (Article 94(c)).
– Option D is incorrect. In computing the period of notice (like the 14 days for removal), the terminal days are generally excluded. Standard legal practice typically excludes the day the notice is given and the day the event takes place.

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27. Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to Speake

Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to Speaker of Lok Sabha?

Speaker tenders his resignation letter addressed to the President.

When the office of the Speaker is vacant the duties of his office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker.

The Speaker holds office at the pleasure of the President.

The Speaker can summon a joint session of Parliament.

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Option B is correct because Article 95(1) of the Constitution of India states that while the office of Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such member of the House of the People as the President may appoint for the purpose.

– The Deputy Speaker officiates as Speaker when the office of Speaker is vacant or when the Speaker is absent from a sitting of the House.
– The Speaker’s office becomes vacant if they cease to be a member of the House or resign or are removed.

– Option A is incorrect. The Speaker addresses their letter of resignation to the Deputy Speaker, not the President (Article 94(b)).
– Option C is incorrect. The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha and holds office until immediately before the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the dissolution of the one they were elected to, unless removed earlier by a resolution of the House (Article 94). They do not hold office at the pleasure of the President.
– Option D is incorrect. A joint session of Parliament is summoned by the President (Article 108(1)). The Speaker presides over a joint session (Article 118(4)).

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28. Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to dissol

Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

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Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker hold their offices.

Only the Deputy Speaker vacates his office.

Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker vacate their offices.

Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker continue to be Members of Lok Sabha.

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When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Deputy Speaker vacates his office immediately. However, the Speaker does not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House after the dissolution.

– Article 94 of the Constitution deals with the vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
– The proviso to Article 94 states: “Provided that whenever the House of the People is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House after the dissolution.”
– This proviso specifically applies only to the Speaker, not the Deputy Speaker. The Deputy Speaker vacates his office upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

– This provision ensures continuity in the office of the Speaker during the period between the dissolution of one Lok Sabha and the first sitting of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
– The Speaker continues to preside over sessions of the dissolved House, if any are convened during the period (e.g., pro-tem Speaker duties before the new Speaker is elected), and handles administrative duties until the new House meets.

29. A Member of Lok Sabha does not become disqualified to continue as a

A Member of Lok Sabha does not become disqualified to continue as a Member of the House if the person

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voluntarily gives up his/her membership of the political party from which he/she was elected

is expelled by the political party from which he/she had been elected to the House

joins a political party after being elected as an independent candidate

abstains from voting contrary to the direction issued by his/her political party

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The correct answer is B. A Member of Lok Sabha does not automatically become disqualified to continue as a Member of the House merely by being expelled by the political party from which he/she had been elected. The grounds for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) are specifically defined.

– Grounds for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule include voluntarily giving up membership of the political party, voting or abstaining contrary to the party whip without prior permission (and such action is not condoned by the party within 15 days), an independent member joining a political party, and a nominated member joining a political party after the expiry of six months from the date of taking seat.
– Expulsion from the political party *itself* is not listed as a direct ground for disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. A member who is expelled may still face disqualification if their subsequent actions (e.g., voting against the whip of the party from which they were originally elected) fall under the listed grounds.

– The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution, laying down the provisions relating to disqualification on grounds of defection.
– The decision on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is made by the presiding officer of the House (Speaker in Lok Sabha, Chairman in Rajya Sabha).

30. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Lok Sa

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Lok Sabha ?

1. The procedure for summoning of Lok Sabha for an emergency session is generally not same as for a regular session.
2. The assurances given by Ministers on the floor of the House, which are pending for implementation are deemed not to lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. Business pending before parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha do not lapse on dissolution of Lok Sabha.

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1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct answer is C, meaning only statement 2 is correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The procedure for summoning Lok Sabha for any session, regular or emergency, is generally the same, initiated by the President on the recommendation of the government. The urgency might affect the notice period, but the fundamental procedure remains similar.
Statement 2 is correct. Assurances given by Ministers on the floor of the House are examined by the Committee on Government Assurances. The business of this committee and the assurances given by Ministers do *not* lapse upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. They are carried over to the new Lok Sabha.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Business pending before parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha *lapses* upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. This includes Bills pending before Select/Joint Committees constituted by Lok Sabha, and other matters before various standing or ad-hoc committees appointed by the Lok Sabha. Exceptions exist mainly for committees appointed by Rajya Sabha or specific joint committees where Rajya Sabha members continue.

Dissolution of the Lok Sabha results in the lapse of most business pending before it or its committees. This includes Bills originating and pending only in Lok Sabha, Bills originating in Rajya Sabha but pending in Lok Sabha, Bills passed by Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha, and all notices, motions, and resolutions pending in Lok Sabha. However, some matters, like Bills pending in Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha, do not lapse. Similarly, parliamentary assurances carry over.