Q. The Lok Sabha speaker has which among the following exclusive function to carry out in Indian Parliament?

1. To certify if a bill is money bill
2. To exercise the casting vote
3. To appoint the Lok Sabha secretary
4. To invite President for a joint sitting of two houses

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 3
Notes: Second statement is not correct because that function in Indian parliament is with chairman of Rajya Sabha also. Four statement is also incorrect. Some key functions of Speaker The speaker has duty to adjourn the house if there is NO quorum.
The Speaker decides whether a bill is Money bill or NOT.
The speaker presides over the joint sitting of the parliament summoned by the president to settle a disagreement between the two houses on a bill.
If the chairmen of the parliamentary are not Elected, the Speaker appoints the chairmen.
The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is appointed by the Speaker.

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