2020 · Q109
Which of the following statements with regard to the Speaker, Lok Sabha is/are correct?
- 1The election of the Speaker of Lok Sabha is conducted by the Election Commission of India.
- 2The Speaker on assuming his office is not required to make and subscribe oath or affirmation.
- 3The Speaker does not exercise a casting vote in case of equality of votes.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A2 only
- B1 and 3
- C1 only
- D2 and 3
Explanation
The Speaker is elected by the House itself — not by the Election Commission — so 1 is false. On assuming office the Speaker is not required to make any oath or affirmation (2 true). And the Speaker does exercise a casting vote in case of equality of votes, so 3 is false. Hence 2 only.