Question

Who is the Presiding Officer in the Lok Sabha? Mention his/her role and responsibilities.

Answer 1

Instructions: Speaker conducts the proceedings of the house in an impartial way, maintains dignity and decorum in the house.

Solution: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the Presiding Officer.
The role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is to-

• Conduct the proceedings of the house in an impartial manner.
• Maintain the dignity and decorum of the house.
• Exercise the voting rights in case there is a tie in passing of the bill.