How are the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected?

1. By the people during general elections.
2. By the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.
3. By the members of the Rajya Sabha.
4. By the members of the State Legislature.

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.

1. P and Q
2. P and S
3. Q and R
4. Q and S

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements I and II.

(I) In a federal system of government, all the administrative powers are vested in the Central Government.

(II) The State Governments are neither the agents of the Central Government nor do they draw their authority from it.

1. (I) is true, but (II) is false
2. (I) is false, but (II) is true
3. Both (I) and (II) are true, but (II) is not the correct explanation of (I)
4. Both (I) and (II) are false.

Name the three levels of government in a federal setup in India. Why is a federal setup important in India?