Question

Consider the following statements regarding Speaker of Lok Sabha:
1. In case of the dissolution of Lok Sabha, Speaker is not required to vacate his office.
2. He acts as the ex-officio chairman of the Indian Parliamentary Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
3. He can be removed only by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by a simple majority.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1 and 3
• C. Only 2 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 and 2

Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by an absolute majority (ie, a majority of the total members of the House) and not by an ordinary majority