Question

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected for the term of ____________.
(A) Three years
(B) Four years
(C) Five years
(D) Six years

Answer 1

Hint: The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members as soon as may be after its first sitting. The Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant.

Complete step-by-step solution:
The Speaker’s date of the election is fixed by the President. Usually, the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok Sabha i.e. 5 years. However, on these three conditions, he will have to vacate his office earlier- if he is not a member of the Lok Sabha anymore; or if a written resignation is given by him to the Deputy Speaker; or also if a majority of all the members of the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to that effect. Such a resolution can be moved only if a 14 days advance notice is given.
The Speaker cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he may be present when a resolution for his removal is under consideration of the House. However, he can vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes and he can also speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time.
The Speaker does not vacate his office whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, rather he continues till the newly elected Lok Sabha meets.

Thus, option (C) is correct.

Note: Each House of Parliament has its own presiding officer. For the Lok Sabha, there is a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker and for the Rajya Sabha, a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman. A panel of vice-chairpersons is also appointed for the Rajya Sabha.