UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2012

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    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?

    A)  1 and 2

    B)  Only 3     

    C)  All of these       

    D)  None of these

    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.


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