Question

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his casting vote only _____________________.

• A. to save the existing government
• B. in case of a tie, viz.when the votes an equally divided
• C. in case of constitutional amendment
• D. in case of emergency

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

in case of a tie, viz.when the votes an equally divided

A casting vote is a vote which may be exercised (usually in addition to his or her normal vote as a member of the body, if he or she has one) by the presiding officer of a council or legislative body, or of any committee, to resolve a deadlock and which can be exercised only when such a deadlock exists. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha makes use of his casting case in the above situation.