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  • 2026 · Question 3 · 10 marks · 150 words

    Examine whether the constitutional office of the Lok Sabha Speaker has become vulnerable to partisan politics under the current anti-defection regime. What institutional changes are required to ensure the neutrality of the Lok Sabha Speaker in managing a polarised House?

    • Anti-defection law
    • Parliament's functioning
    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2026, General Studies II (opens in a new tab)