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Question

The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed from his office before the end of his tenure.

  1. By the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister.
  2. If the Lok Sabha passed the resolution for this purpose.
  3. If the Lok Sabha and the Prime Minister make such a decision.
  4. If both the house of Parliament passes the resolution for this purpose.

Answer:

Option B: If the Lok Sabha passed the resolution for this purpose.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “If the Lok Sabha passed the resolution for this purpose.”.

LS Speaker can be removed by the members of Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by absolute majority (majority of the total members of the House) of Lok Sabha.