Multiple choice

Who fixes salaries and allowances for the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Members of the Parliament

  4. Parliament by law
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Explanation

Parliament determines salaries and allowances for the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha by law. This is done through legislation as specified in the Constitution. This ensures independence of the legislature from executive influence in financial matters.

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