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What is the primary reason behind the opposition's move to file a no-confidence resolution against the Speaker?
The Speaker's alleged involvement in financial improprieties.
Allegations of partisan conduct during the Budget Session, including preventing opposition MPs from speaking.
The Speaker's decision to support the ruling party's legislative agenda.
The Speaker's failure to address a specific issue raised by the opposition parties.
During the 14-day notice period, what is the Speaker's role?
The Speaker is immediately removed from the office, and the Deputy Speaker takes over.
The Speaker continues to function as usual, presiding over the House.
The Speaker can only participate in debates but cannot preside.
The Speaker is suspended from all duties and cannot enter the Parliament.
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When the motion is debated, who presides over the proceedings?
The Speaker, Om Birla, can still preside over the proceedings.
The Deputy Speaker or another member designated to conduct the business of the House.
The Prime Minister will take over the proceedings.
The oldest member of the Lok Sabha will preside over the proceedings.
What is required for the no-confidence motion against the Speaker to pass?
A simple majority of members present and voting.
A majority of the total current strength of the Lok Sabha, or an effective majority.
A two-thirds majority of the members present.
The approval of the President of India.
If the motion passes, what is the immediate consequence?
The government is immediately dissolved.
Om Birla would cease to be Speaker, and a new Speaker would be elected.
The Lok Sabha is adjourned indefinitely.
A new election is called for the post of Prime Minister.
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