Who among the following fixes the date of election of the speaker of the Lok Sabha?

(A) The President of India

(B) The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

(C) The Secretary General of Lok Sabha

(D) The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha 

[This Question has been asked in UPSC CAPF(ACs) Examination, 2021]

 

Answer: Right Answer is Option (A) i.e. ThePresident of India.

 

Explanation : As per Rule 7(1) of Rules of Procedures and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, the election of a Speaker shall be held on such date as the President may fix, and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date