Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

  1. In the Warrant of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements are correct. Article 98 of the Constitution states that the Speaker's salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (not subject to annual vote). In the Warrant of Precedence, the Speaker ranks higher than all Cabinet Ministers except the Prime Minister, reflecting the Speaker's constitutional role as presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.

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