Question

How are the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected?

Options

• By the people during general elections.

• By the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.

• By the members of the Rajya Sabha.

• By the members of the State Legislature.

Answer 1

By the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.

Explanation:

The Lok Sabha members elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker from among themselves. After a general election or when a seat falls vacant, they vote by simple majority.