Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected from amongst its members. 2. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members (as soon as may be, after its first sitting).

Whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy.
The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity