Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding Special Powers and Position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:

  1. Determines whether a bill is a 'Money Bill' or not
  2. Prorogues and adjourns the House for some time
  3. Presides over the joint sittings of the two Houses
  4. Acts as the Secretariat of the Lok Sabha

Which of the above given statements are true for the Speaker?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Except function/power (2), all other are enjoyed by the Speaker. Students need to understand the difference between 'prorogation' and 'adjournment'. Where 'adjournment' is a short period within a session of the Parliament and called by the Speaker, 'prorogation' is done by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers. It brings a session of the Parliament to an end.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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