When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new _______________.

Lok Sabha is formed

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Speaker is appointed by the President

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Speaker is elected when the new House meets

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Government is formed

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The correct option is C Speaker is elected when the new House meets
According to Article 94 of Indian Constitution, whenever the House of the People is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People. The Speaker continues in office till a new Speaker is elected.

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