Question

Who among the following is eligible to become the speaker of the Lok Sabha ?

• A. A person who is not a member of Parliament
• B. A person who is a member of Rajya Sabha
• C. A person who is a member of Legislative Assembly
• D. A person who is a member of Lok Sabha

Answer 1

Answer:

D. A person who is a member of Lok Sabha

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, is elected by and from among its members. The Constitution of India requires that the Speaker must be a member of the house. The election of the Speaker is one of the first actions of a newly constituted Lok Sabha, and the process is guided by the provisions of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.