Question

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha performs the duties of the Speaker when the latter is _______ or while the office of the Speaker is __________.

• A. Absent; vacant
• B. Present; occupied
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Absent; vacant

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha takes charge of the proceedings of the parliament if the Speaker is absent. Conventionally, Deputy Speaker is from the Opposition party.