GK Question

polity medium true_false

All questions in Parliament are decided by majority of votes of members present and voting, with the presiding officer exercising a casting vote in case of equality.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 100(1): Decisions by majority of members present and voting (excluding abstentions). Presiding officers (Speaker/Chairman) don't vote in first instance but exercise casting vote in tie (Article 100(2)). This maintains impartiality while ensuring decisions are reached.

Topic Parliament - Voting
Exam Relevance Voting procedure question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL