Parliamentary Procedures

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
● Statement 1 is incorrect: The office of the whip is not formally mentioned in the Constitution of India or in the Rules of the House. However, the office of the whip does exist in parliamentary practice and is a well-established convention in India's parliamentary system. The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha refer to the role and functions of the whip, although they do not explicitly mention it as an office in the same manner as ministers or other roles are mentioned. The whip's role is important for maintaining party discipline, ensuring attendance, and organizing votes on important issues.

● Statement 2 is correct: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) is defined in the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, which stipulates that the LoP is the leader of the largest opposition party in either House of Parliament. This Act also grants the LoP certain privileges similar to those of a Union Cabinet Minister.

● Statement 3 is correct: Quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present in the House for it to conduct business. It is set at one-tenth of the total membership, including the presiding officer, as per Article 100 of the Indian Constitution. If the quorum is not met, the proceedings are suspended.