Consider the following statements with reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha: 1. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected by a simple majority of the House members. 2. There are no specific qualifications required to become the Speaker. 3. The Speaker often represents the Lok Sabha and speaks on its behalf in public or at international events. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
1.The Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected by a simple majority of the House members.
2.There are no specific qualifications required to become the Speaker.
3.The Speaker often represents the Lok Sabha and speaks on its behalf in public or at international events.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected by a simple majority of the members present and voting in the Lok Sabha. The Constitution of India does not prescribe any specific qualifications for being elected as the Speaker. The Speaker often represents the Lok Sabha and speaks on its behalf in public or at international events.

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