Consider the following statements about Speaker1. He/ She holds the office during the pleasure of the President 2. Speaker has the authority to decide whether the bill is money bill or not and his decision is final3. Speaker continues in office even after the dissolution of the House & until immediately before the first meeting of the house Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 & 2 only

[B] 2 & 3 only

[C] 1 & 3 only

[D] 1, 2, 3

Answer: B

Notes:

About Speaker: Speaker is the constitutional and ceremonial head of the House.

Speaker holds Office from the date of his/her election till immediately before the first meeting of the next Lok Sabha (for 5 years).
Once elected is eligible for re-election.
Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his office and continues till the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets.

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