Q. With reference to the Indian Polity, consider the following statements::
1.As per the Constitution of India, the election for the post of Deputy Speaker must be held within the six months of the election of the Speaker.
2.The Deputy Speaker is directly responsible to the House and is not subordinate to the Speaker.
3.The Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker’s office when it is vacant.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 93 says that the House of the People (Lok Sabha) shall as soon as may be, choose two members to be Speaker and Deputy Speaker so often as the offices become vacant. However, it does not provide a specific time frame.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. The Deputy Speaker is directly responsible to the House and is not subordinate to the Speaker. The Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker’s office when it is vacant.

Source: ForumIAS

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