Q. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to parliamentary executives in India?

[A] The date of election of speaker is fixed by the Election Commission of India

[B] Deputy chairman automatically becomes chairman whenever he is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee.

[C] Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed only by a resolution passed by absolute majority.

[D] The institution of speaker and deputy speaker originated under the provisions of Government of India Act 1919.

Answer: D
Notes:

Exp) Option d is the correct answer.

Option a is incorrect. The speaker is elected by Lok Sabha from among its members. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President (and not Election Commission of India).

Option b is incorrect. It Deputy Speaker (and nor Deputy Chairman) who has one special privilege that is, whenever he is appointed as a member of a Parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman.

Option c is incorrect. Speaker is provided with security of tenure. He can be removed only by a resolution passed by effective majority (and not absolute majority).

Option d is correct. The institution of speaker and deputy speaker originated in India in 1921 under the provisions of Government of India Act 1919.

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