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Who was the Speaker of the 15th Lok Sabha?
Rabi Ray
P A Sangma
Meira Kumar
Sumitra Mahajan
Correct Answer: C — Meira Kumar
Explanation:
Meira Kumar served as the Speaker of the 15th Lok Sabha (2009–2014). She was the first woman to hold the position of Speaker of the Lok Sabha in India. Sumitra Mahajan was the Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha. Rabi Ray and P A Sangma were speakers of earlier Lok Sabhas.
The quorum to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha is ______ of the total number of Members, under Article 100(3) of the Constitution of India.
Half
One-tenth
One-third
One-fifth
Correct Answer: B — One-tenth
Explanation:
Under Article 100(3) of the Indian Constitution, the quorum required to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha is one-tenth of the total membership, i.e., at least 55 members (out of 543) must be present. The same rule applies to the Rajya Sabha.
On any issue pertaining to the disqualification of a member of Lok Sabha under the 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the final decision is taken by ______.
President of India
Election Commission of India
Speaker, Lok Sabha
Vice-President of India
Correct Answer: C — Speaker, Lok Sabha
Explanation:
Under the 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide on disqualification of Lok Sabha members. Similarly, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha decides for Rajya Sabha members.
Who presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament?
The Vice President
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Prime Minister
President
Correct Answer: B — The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation:
Under Article 118 of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. A joint sitting is convened by the President when there is a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on a non-money Bill.
