Which of the following statements with regard to the Speaker, Lok Sabh

Which of the following statements with regard to the Speaker, Lok Sabha is/are correct ?

1. The election of the Speaker of Lok Sabha is conducted by the Election Commission of India
2. The Speaker on assuming his office is not required to make and subscribe oath or affirmation
3. The Speaker does not exercise a casting vote in case of equality of votes

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2 only

1 and 3

1 only

2 and 3

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UPSC CAPF – 2020

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Statement 1 is incorrect; the election of the Speaker is conducted by the members of the Lok Sabha themselves, not the Election Commission. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Speaker exercises a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes to resolve a deadlock. Statement 2 is correct; the Speaker makes the oath or affirmation as a Member of Parliament (before the pro-tem speaker) but is not required to make a separate oath or affirmation specifically for the office of Speaker.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the House, does not take a separate oath for the office of Speaker, and holds a casting vote in case of a tie.

The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. The Speaker presides over the sittings of the Lok Sabha and maintains order. The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, after giving 14 days’ advance notice.

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