The Speaker Pro-tem is a temporary Speaker appointed by the President of India. His primary duties are to administer the oath/affirmation to the newly elected members of the Lok Sabha and to preside over the first sitting of the House until a regular Speaker is elected. Members make and subscribe the oath and then sign the Roll of Members in the presence of the Speaker Pro-tem.
Which one of the following statements regarding Speaker Pro-tem is correct ?
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: The Parliament (Presiding Officers: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman, Deputy Chairman)
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Answer: B. Speaker Pro-tem is appointed by the President and signs the Roll of Members in Lok Sabha.
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