Prelims Test Evening Batch 24 Aug 2026

Q1. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1.The Speaker continues in office even after dissolution of the Lok Sabha until immediately before the first sitting of the newly elected Lok Sabha.

2.The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.

3.The Speaker has a casting vote in the first instance when votes are equally divided.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha:

1. The Deputy Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members.

2. The Deputy Speaker can be removed by a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the then members.

3. The Deputy Speaker necessarily belongs to the ruling party or coalition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. The Speaker decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill.

2. The decision of the Speaker on whether a Bill is a Money Bill is constitutionally final.

3. The Speaker presides over a joint sitting of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

1. The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha, whereas the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice-President of India.

2. The Speaker is a member of the House, whereas the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is not a member of the House.

3. The Speaker normally votes only in case of an equality of votes, whereas the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha also has a casting vote.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha:

1. He is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

2.He can vote in the Rajya Sabha in the first instance.

3.He does not preside over the proceedings when a resolution for his own removal is under consideration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. With reference to the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. The Deputy Chairman is elected by the Rajya Sabha from amongst its members.

2. The Deputy Chairman can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha.

3.The Deputy Chairman automatically becomes the Chairman whenever the Vice-President’s office becomes vacant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker’s powers:

1.The Speaker decides whether a member has incurred disqualification under the AntiDefection Law.

2. The Speaker’s decision under the Anti-Defection Law is completely immune from judicial review.

3. The Speaker can permit a member to speak and determine the order of business in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q8. If both the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha are vacant, who may perform the duties of the Speaker

Q9. With reference to the presiding officers of Parliament, consider the following statements:

1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can vote in favour of a motion during the first instance.

2.The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha cannot vote in the first instance but can exercise a casting vote in case of equality of votes.

3. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha has a casting vote when presiding over the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q10. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. The Speaker does not vote in the House in the first instance.

2. The Speaker has the power to adjourn the House sine die

3. The Speaker’s salary and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

4. The Speaker submits their resignation to the President of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?