History & Civics
How are the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected?
- By the people during general elections.
- By the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.
- By the members of the Rajya Sabha.
- By the members of the State Legislature.
Union Parliament
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By the members of the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.
Reason — The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected from among its own members soon after the newly elected House meets for the first time. The Deputy Speaker is elected in the same way as the Speaker.
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