What is NOT true about the tenure of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
(a) He is no longer a Speaker if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha due to
any reason
(b) When the Lok Sabha dissolves, the Speaker vacates his position
simultaneously
(c) The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha and also its representative
(d) When there's a deadlock in vote, the Speaker can cast his casting vote to break
the deadlock

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) When the Lok Sabha dissolves, the Speaker vacates his position
simultaneously

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