The 'Speaker's vote' in the Lok Sabha is called – (1) casting vote (2) sound vote (3) direct vote (4) indirect vote

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(1) casting vote Explanation: Normally, the Speaker does not take part in voting in the House. But in case of a tie, he exercises his right of casting vote. His casting vote would decide the issue. In such a case his vote would normally go in favour of the party to which he belongs. Further, when a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is put to vote in the House, he has the right to cast his vote.

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