History & Civics
Identify the functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
P: The Speaker votes on all issues, put to vote in the House.
Q: The Speaker presides over the joint sessions of both the houses of Parliament.
R: The Speaker’s decision is final with regard to Anti-Defection Law.
S: The Speaker is the ex-officio Chairman of all the committees of the House.
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Reason — The Speaker presides over the joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament and decides questions of disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law. The Speaker votes only in case of a tie and is the ex-officio Chairman of only some, not all, House Committees.
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