Question

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution provides that the Speaker shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes?

  1. Article 99
  2. Article 103
  3. Article 100
  4. Article 102

Answer:

Option C: Article 100

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 100”.

Article 100 of the Constitution of India provides that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.