Multiple choice

In the Lok Sabha unless there is a quorum, the Speaker should not conduct the proceedings. To ensure this-

  1. The Speaker usually counts the heads at the beginning of every day's first section

  2. The parliamentary Secretariat keeps a watch on the attendance in the House and informs the Speaker

  3. The attendance register kept at the entrance is Speaker

  4. The Speaker relies only on the members to bring to his notice the lack of a quorum
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliamentary Secretariat is responsible for tracking the attendance of members and providing administrative support to the Speaker. While members can raise a point of order regarding the lack of a quorum, the Secretariat maintains the official record and keeps the Speaker informed of the house's status. Article 100 of the Constitution mandates that the Speaker must adjourn or suspend the meeting if the quorum (one-tenth of the total members) is not met.

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