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Regarding the Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements

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Regarding the Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

None

Answer:

(b)

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Explanation

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha does not hold office at the pleasure of the President; they can only be removed by a resolution of the House. The Speaker must be a member of the Lok Sabha at the time of election. However, if they intend to resign, they must address their resignation letter to the Deputy Speaker.