| Which of the following statements regarding the Pro-Tern Speaker of LokSabha is/are correct'? |
| 1. After the Lok Sahha elections, the President administers oath to the Pro-Term Speaker, which is same as oath for membership of Lok Sabha. |
| 2. The Pro-Tern Speaker conducts the proceedings of the House, when both the speaker's and the Deputy Speakers posts lie vacant due to death, resignation etc. |
| Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither1nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro-Tern. Usually, senior most member is selected for this and the President himself administers oath. Office of the Speaker Pro-Tern is temporary and ceases to exist once Speaker is elected. However, Speaker Pro-Tern has all the powers of the Speaker, presides over the first meeting of Lok Sabha and main duty is to administer oath to new members.
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