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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
  2. 2.Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 only

The Speaker of a Legislative Assembly must be a member of that Assembly. If they cease to be a member for any reason, they automatically vacate their office. However, the Speaker's office does not become vacant upon the dissolution of the Assembly; they continue until the first sitting of the newly constituted Assembly, ensuring continuity.

Source: UPSC gs1 2018

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