General Studies Question 81

Question: Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements.
  1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
  2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her. election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
  3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Options:

A) 1 and 2

B) Only 3

C) All of these

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Exp. [b] Speaker is elected by Members of Lok Sabha and he can be removed by a motion passes in House. His tenure is commensurate with that of Lok Sabha.