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Q: The speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:
  • A. President of India
  • B. All the members of Lok Sabha
  • C. Members of majority party in Lok Sabha
  • D. All the members of Parliament
Correct Answer: Option B - Article 93 of the Constitution detailed for the election of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. In the Lok Sabha, both presiding officers; the speaker and the Deputy Speaker; are elected from among its members by a simple majority of members present and voting in the House. He is a final interpreter of the provision of the Constitution of India, the rules of procedure and conduct of business of Lok Sabha and the parliamentary precedents, within the House.
B. Article 93 of the Constitution detailed for the election of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. In the Lok Sabha, both presiding officers; the speaker and the Deputy Speaker; are elected from among its members by a simple majority of members present and voting in the House. He is a final interpreter of the provision of the Constitution of India, the rules of procedure and conduct of business of Lok Sabha and the parliamentary precedents, within the House.

Explanations:

Article 93 of the Constitution detailed for the election of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. In the Lok Sabha, both presiding officers; the speaker and the Deputy Speaker; are elected from among its members by a simple majority of members present and voting in the House. He is a final interpreter of the provision of the Constitution of India, the rules of procedure and conduct of business of Lok Sabha and the parliamentary precedents, within the House.