Question

The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is called the ______________.
A. Speaker
B. President
C. Governor
D. Chairman

Answer 1

Hint:
Soon after elections, Lok Sabha elects one of its own members as a presiding officer, and he is assisted by the deputy speaker. The Deputy Speaker is also elected by Lok Sabha.

Complete answer:
Option A) Speaker: The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. She/he is selected for a term of five years among the members of the Lok Sabha. The Speaker's duty is to maintain the discipline and decorum in the Lower house and conduct the business.

Option B) President: The president is elected indirectly by an electoral college, and he/ she is the head of the country and the Commander – in – chief of Indian armed forces.

Option C) Governor: Governor is the public official who has the power to govern the executive of a sub-national level of government or a non – sovereign ranked under the head of the state.

Option D) Chairman: Chairman is a person who presides the meetings, and he/she should be impartial and should not interrupt the speaker.

Therefore, the correct answer is A

Note:
1. The Speaker is chosen by newly elected Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha. The Speaker should be someone who understands the functions of the Lok Sabha and should be approved by the ruling and opposition parties.
2. The Speaker decides on the agenda of the meeting to be brought up for debate. The date of the Speaker's election is set by the President.