NDA2016General AbilityGeneral StudiesActual
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign his office by writing, addressed to the
Options
- APresident of India
- BPrime Minister of India
- CVice President of India
- DDeputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct answer
D. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Step-by-step solution
On the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, although the Speaker ceases to be a member of the House, she does not vacate her office. The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.