Which one of the following statements regarding Speaker Pro-tem is correct ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Speaker Pro-tem is elected by the Lok Sabha.” option2=”Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the President and signs the Roll of Members in Lok Sabha.” option3=”Speaker Pro-tem does not preside over the first meeting of Lok Sabha.” option4=”Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the Prime Minister.” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
The correct option is B) Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the President and signs the Roll of Members in Lok Sabha.
The Speaker Pro-tem is a temporary Speaker appointed by the President of India. His primary duties are to administer the oath/affirmation to the newly elected members of the Lok Sabha and to preside over the first sitting of the House until a regular Speaker is elected. Members make and subscribe the oath and then sign the Roll of Members in the presence of the Speaker Pro-tem.