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The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of the

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Union Home Ministry
  2. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
  3. Prime Minister
  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha Secretariat functions independently and is directly under the control of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not any ministry or the Prime Minister. This arrangement ensures the autonomy of the legislative branch from the executive.