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After the general elections a new Lok Sabha is constituted. In its first session the Speaker is elected. Who presides over this first session?

A
Ex-Speaker
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Ex-Prime Minister
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Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
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Oldest member of the House
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Solution

The correct option is D Oldest member of the House

The first session is temporary in nature as the Speaker gets elected in this session. So, the President selects a Lok Sabha member, conventionally the senior most, to preside over this first session.


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