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Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Options

A

Article 92

B

Article 97

C

Article 94

D

Article 95

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Article 97

Solution :

The correct option is Article 97.

Let us break down the details of the relevant articles of the Indian Constitution to understand the context and confirm the correct answer:

1. Article 97: This article specifically deals with the salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of the People). It states that these officers shall be paid such salaries and allowances as may be respectively fixed by Parliament by law.

2. Article 92: This article states that the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha shall not preside over a sitting of the House while a resolution for their removal from office is under consideration.

3. Article 94: This article mentions the vacation, resignation of, and removal from the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

4. Article 95: This article deals with the power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Therefore, the salaries and allowances of these presiding officers of Parliament are mentioned under Article 97.

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