Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

Who is generally appointed as a Protem Speaker?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: One of the seniors most members of the newly elected Lok Sabha

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “One of the seniors most members of the newly elected Lok Sabha”.
The Protem Speaker is appointed to preside over the initial sessions of the newly elected Lok Sabha until a new Speaker is elected. This person is usually one of the seniormost members of the newly elected Lok Sabha, who has experience and seniority.

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