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Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha in independent India?

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

Answer options

  1. M.A. Ayyangar
  2. G.V. Mavalankar
  3. Sardar Hukam Singh
  4. N. Sanjiva Reddy

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: G.V. Mavalankar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) G.V. Mavalankar šŸ“š Explanation: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1956. He is often referred to as the 'Father of the Lok Sabha' due to his role in establishing parliamentary traditions and procedures. Before the first general elections, he also served as the Speaker of the Constituent Assembly (Legislative).