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UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 23 of 149

Who is generally appointed as a Protem Speaker?

Current Affairs

  1. AThe speaker of the outgoing Lok Sabha.
  2. BThe Dy. Speaker of the outgoing Lok Sabha.
  3. COne of the senior most members of the newly elected Lok Sabha.Correct
  4. DThe leader of the opposition party in the outgoing Lok Sabha.

Answer: C. One of the senior most members of the newly elected Lok Sabha.

Explanation

A 'Speaker Pro Tem', is chosen from among the senior members of the newly elected Lok Sabha. The Speaker Pro Tem is appointed by the President and usually holds office until the Lok Sabha or the Legislative Assembly elects its permanent Speaker.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions

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