History & Civics
Identify the functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
P: The Speaker votes on all issues put to vote in the House.
Q: The Speaker presides over the joint sessions of both the houses of Parliament.
R: The Speaker’s decision is final with regard to Anti-Defection Law.
S: The Speaker is the ex-officio Chairman of all the committees of the House.
- P and Q
- P and S
- Q and R
- Q and S
Related Questions
Who is empowered to summon and to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
- The Chief Justice of India
How are the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected?
- By the people during general elections.
- By the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.
- By the members of the Rajya Sabha.
- By the members of the State Legislature.
What happens if the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha fail to agree on an ordinary bill?
- The Bill is sent back to the Houses of Parliament for reconsideration.
- The matter is decided by the joint-sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
- The Bill is sent back to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.
- The Bill is sent back to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
Who presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament?
- The President or India
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The Vice-President
- The Prime Minister of India