1. He / She is elected by the Lok Sabha itself amongst its members.
  2. Deputy Speaker remains in office during the term of Lok Sabha
  3. The Deputy Speaker performs the duties of Speaker's office when it is vacant
  4. The Deputy Speaker while presiding over the house can vote in the first instance.
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Option 4 : The Deputy Speaker while presiding over the house can vote in the first instance.

The correct answer is that The Deputy Speaker while presiding over the house can vote in the first instance.

  • Article 93 deals with the appointment of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
  • The inaugural holder of the office of the Lok Sabha was M. A. Ayyangar.
  • The term length of the deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha is five years during the term of the Lok Sabha.
  • Currently, the office of the deputy speaker is vacant after M. Thambidurai who has completed his term on 25 May 2019.
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