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Indian Polity UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed from his office before the end of his tenure.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: If the Lok Sabha passed the resolution for this purpose.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “If the Lok Sabha passed the resolution for this purpose.”.
LS Speaker can be removed by the members of Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by absolute majority (majority of the total members of the House) of Lok Sabha.

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