Q. During the period in which the Lok Sabha speaker holds his / her office, which among the following conditions must be fulfilled?

1. Lok Sabha speaker must be a member of Lok Sabha
2. Lok Sabha speaker must enjoy the pleasure of president
3. Lok Sabha must NOT be dissolved

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Two members of Lok Sabha will be chosen as Speaker and Deputy Speaker. · The Speaker shall vacate the office if he/ she cease to be a member of Lok Sabha. · The Speaker will write resignation to Deputy Speaker and Deputy Speaker will resign to speaker. · Can be removed by the Lok Sabha members by majority. · After the Lok Sabha gets dissolved, the Speaker will not immediately vacate the office but will continue till the first meeting after the next elections. · If the Speaker is NOT present, his duty will be carried out by Deputy Speaker. · If Deputy Speaker is also not present, a person appointed by President will discharge the duties. · The speaker or Deputy speaker will not preside the house, while a resolution for his/ her removal from the office is under consideration. · While a resolution for his/ her removal is under consideration, he / she shall be able to speak but not eligible to cast the “Casting Vote”. · The salaries and allowances of the Chairman/ Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and Speaker / Deputy Speaker will be decided as per the law by parliament. · Each house of the parliament shall have a separate secretariat staff.

This question is part of UPSC Daily 20 MCQ Series Course on GKToday Android app.