The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is _________________.

appointed by the President

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appointed by the President on the recommendations of the Prime Minister

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elected by the members of the two Houses at a joint sitting

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elected by members of the Lok Sabha

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Solution

The correct option is D elected by members of the Lok Sabha
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections. Serving for a term of five years, the Speaker chosen from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha, and is by convention a member of the ruling party or alliance.

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