2020 · Q94
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha?
- 1On dissolution of the Lok Sabha, both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker ceases to be members of the House.
- 2Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker vacate their office on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
- 3Only Deputy Speaker vacates his office and Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after dissolution.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
indian-polity-economyunion-government
- A1 only
- B1,2 and 3
- C2 and 3 only
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
On dissolution, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker cease to be members of the House (1 true). The Deputy Speaker vacates office immediately, while the Speaker continues in office until immediately before the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha (Article 94 proviso) — so 3 is true and 2 false. Hence 1 and 3 only.