Question

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from the office by the}

• A. simple majority
• B. special majority
• C. absolute majority
• D. effective majority

Hint:

Speaker removal = Effective majority; Constitutional amendment = Special majority—keep these distinctions clear.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Different types of majorities are used in parliamentary procedures. Step 1:Understand effective majority.
Effective majority means: \[ \text{Majority of total membership excluding vacant seats} \]
Step 2:Apply to Speaker removal.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is removed by a resolution passed by an effective majority of the House.
Step 3:Eliminate incorrect options.}

• Simple majority $\rightarrow$ Not sufficient
• Special majority $\rightarrow$ Used for constitutional amendments
• Absolute majority $\rightarrow$ Majority of total strength

Final Answer: \[ {\text{effective majority}} \]