Which one of the following statements about the Speaker of Lok Sabha is not correct ?

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Q: 90 (CDS-I/2022)

Which one of the following statements about the Speaker of Lok Sabha is not correct ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,132,77,31,132,32,14

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{'lok sabha': [42, 3, 20, 27], 'deputy speaker': [0, 0, 0, 6], 'speaker': [1, 1, 0, 0], 'resignation': [1, 0, 2, 0], 'president': [4, 0, 2, 1], 'duties': [0, 0, 1, 1]}

Option 1: This statement is correct. The Speaker of Lok Sabha must be a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). If the Speaker ceases to be a member of the house, he or she automatically vacates the office.

Option 2: This statement is incorrect. The Speaker cannot simply resign by writing a letter to the President of India. The Speaker can only be removed from office by a resolution passed by the House of the People (Lok Sabha). Resignation must be submitted to the Deputy Speaker.

Option 3: This statement is correct. The Speaker can be removed from office by a resolution passed by the majority of all the members of the House of the People.

Option 4: This statement is correct. When the office of the Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker.

In conclusion, option 2 is the correct answer as it states an incorrect statement about the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

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