Consider the following statements I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office u…

Indian Polity ·Previously asked in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025

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Question

Consider the following statements:

I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.

II. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from his/her political party immediately.

III. The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A. I and II only
  2. B. II and III only
  3. C. I and III only (Correct answer)
  4. D. I, II and III

Correct Answer

Option C — I and III only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and III only.

Key Points

  • Article 94 states the Speaker continues in office until the first meeting of the newly constituted Lok Sabha after dissolution — Statement I correct.
  • The Constitution does NOT mandate a Speaker to resign from their political party — this is a convention in some democracies but not a constitutional requirement in India — Statement II incorrect.
  • Article 94 provides for removal by a resolution passed by majority of all then members, with 14 days' prior notice — Statement III correct.