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Difficulty: MediumUnion Legislature: Parliament Structure, Lawmaking, and Committees

Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional position and powers of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:

1. The decision of the Speaker as to whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not is final.
2. The Speaker presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament summoned to resolve a legislative deadlock.
3. The Speaker does not vote in the first instance, but exercises a casting vote in the event of an equality of votes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A
    1 and 2 only
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3Answer
  4. D
    1 and 3 only

Answer

All three statements are correct (1, 2 and 3).
All three statements correctly reflect constitutional provisions under Articles 110(3), 118(4), and 100(1) governing the Speaker's powers, duties, and voting protocol in the Union Legislature.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding Money Bill certification.
Statement 1 is correct. Under Article 110(3) of the Constitution of India, if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is final.
Verify constitutional provisions regarding financial procedure.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding presiding officer at joint sittings.
Statement 2 is correct. Under Article 118(4), the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
Verify parliamentary procedures for resolving deadlocks under Article 108.
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding voting rights of the Speaker.
Statement 3 is correct. Under Article 100(1), the Speaker does not vote in the first instance but must exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
Verify voting rules and impartiality provisions in Parliament.

Key Concept

Powers, functions, and constitutional position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Union Legislature: Parliament Structure, Lawmaking, and Committees

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