Who among the following presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (1) A member appointed by the President. (2) A member nominated by the members of the parliament present in the House. (3) A person from the panel formed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) A senior most member of the House

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(3) A person from the panel formed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: In the absehce of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker discharges his functions. A member from the Panel of Chairmen presides over the House in the absence of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.

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