The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as

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Q: 3 (IAS/2000)
The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'speaker': [1, 1, 0, 0], 'floor': [1, 1, 1, 5], 'house': [15, 3, 9, 18], 'interpellation': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'decorum': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'phenomenon': [3, 4, 7, 15]}

the options provided, the correct answer for the phenomenon described, where a Speaker asks a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak, is indeed "yielding the floor."

When a Speaker asks a member to yield the floor, it means they are requesting that member to conclude their speech and allow another member to speak. This is a common practice in parliamentary proceedings to ensure fair and balanced participation among members.