Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution provides that the Speaker shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes?

Article 99
Article 103
Article 100
Article 102

The correct answer is (c), Article 100.

Article 100 of the Constitution of India states that the Speaker shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes. This means that if there is a tie in a vote in the Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s vote will be the deciding factor.

Article 99 of the Constitution deals with the qualifications for being a member of the Lok Sabha. Article 103 deals with the salaries and allowances of members of Parliament. Article 102 deals with the disqualifications for membership of Parliament.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the House. The Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha from among themselves. The Speaker holds office during the pleasure of the House. The Speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the House.

The Speaker has a number of important powers and functions. The Speaker is responsible for maintaining order in the House. The Speaker also has the power to decide whether a matter is admissible for discussion in the House. The Speaker also has the power to adjourn the House or suspend a member from the House.