The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha, performing administrative, procedural, quasi-judicial, and representational functions.
M.A. Ayyangar was the first Deputy Speaker and the second Speaker of the Lok Sabha (1956-1962). 2. G.S. Dhillon served as Speaker (1969-1975). 3. Balram Jakhar served as Speaker for two terms (1980-1989), the longest tenure for a Speaker. 4. P.A. Sangma served as Speaker (1996-1998). 381. Consider the following statements regarding the role and functions of a Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 1. Speaker is a quasi-judicial body 2. Ultimate interpreter and arbiter of those provisions which relate to the functioning of the House. 3. Sole representative of the House in the international arena. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024 · Topic: The Parliament (Presiding Officers: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman, Deputy Chairman)
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