Q: Which of the following statements regarding the ‘casting vote’ in the Parliament is/are correct? 1. It is cast by the speaker or a person acting as such. 2. It is cast in addition to voting in the first instance. 3. It is cast in the case of equality of votes. 4. It is always cast to maintain the status quo. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1, 2 and 3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 4 only
(d)3 only
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (a) '1, 2 and 3 only'. Among the 4 statements given, this option correctly identifies which statements are accurate regarding Parliament & State Legislatures (Indian Polity).