Multiple choice

Who among the following is not eligible to vote in the first instance in either of the Houses of the Parliament?

  1. Speaker

  2. Chairman

  3. Both 1 & 2

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker (Lok Sabha) and Chairman (Rajya Sabha) do not vote in the first instance during normal proceedings. They only exercise their casting vote in case of a tie. This is to maintain their neutrality as presiding officers who facilitate debate rather than participate in voting.

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