Correct answer: (c) I and III only
Explanation
- A
I and II only
I and II only. II fails: the Constitution does not force the Speaker to resign from a political party.
- B
II and III only
II and III only. Drops the continuation-after-dissolution rule, which is Article 94.
- C
I and III only
I and III only. Article 94: Speaker stays till just before the next House meets. Removal by a resolution of all the then members, with fourteen days’ notice (also Article 94).
- D
I, II and III
All three. II is the planted party-resignation line.
Summary. Official key is (c) I and III only. The Speaker continues after dissolution until the next House meets, and removal needs a majority of all the then members with fourteen days’ notice. The Speaker does not have to resign from the party. (a)(b) keep II; (d) all three.
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