The Speaker is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha hence ______________________.

He is a master of the House and not its servant

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He can exercise all and every power of the House

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He is not above party politics

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He occupies a position of an umpire and must see that all sections of the House are given proper opportunity to participate in the proceedings of the House

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Solution

The correct option is D He occupies a position of an umpire and must see that all sections of the House are given proper opportunity to participate in the proceedings of the House
The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha and it's representative. He maintains order and decorum in the House for conducting it's business and regulating it's proceedings. This is his primary responsibility.

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