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Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha speaker consider the following statements:

  1. 1.He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
  2. 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. 3.If he/she intends to resign the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 3
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 3 only

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not removable at the pleasure of the President; instead, they can be removed by a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, after giving at least 14 days' notice. Furthermore, a member must be a member of the Lok Sabha at the time of election to the office of Speaker. The resignation of the Speaker is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker, who then informs the House.

Source: UPSC gs1 2012

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