Which article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of a Pro-Tem Speaker in the Lok Sabha?
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A.
Article 93
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B.
Article 94
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C.
Article 95
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D.
Article 96
Correct Answer:
A. Article 93
Explanation:
Under Article 95(1) of the Constitution of India, the President has the power to appoint a Member of the Lok Sabha to perform the duties of the Speaker when the offices of both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are vacant. This temporary officer is known as the Pro-tem Speaker. While the term Pro-tem is not explicitly used in the constitutional text, the practice is a well-established parliamentary convention. The primary responsibilities of the Pro-tem Speaker include presiding over the first sitting of a newly elected Lok Sabha, administering the oath or affirmation to new Members under Article 99, and overseeing the election of the permanent Speaker. Once a new Speaker is elected, the office of the Pro-tem Speaker ceases to exist. Traditionally, the senior-most member of the House is selected for this temporary role.
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