Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Deputy Speaker”:
1.He is elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members.
2.The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members.
- He is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker.
- Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy.
Source: Laxmikanth
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