2015 · Q52
After the general elections, the Protem Speaker is
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- Aelected by the Lok Sabha
- Bappointed by the President of India
- Cappointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- Dthe senior most member of the Lok Sabha
Explanation
The Protem Speaker is appointed by the President of India — by convention the senior-most member — to administer oaths to newly elected MPs and preside over the House until the Speaker is elected. The Lok Sabha does not elect the protem Speaker. Hence B.