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Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?

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

Answer options

  1. NS Reddy
  2. GV Mavalankar
  3. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
  4. Mira Kumar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: GV Mavalankar

Explanation: The correct answer is B. GV Mavalankar. Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar (GV Mavalankar) was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha. He served as Speaker from 15 May 1952 till his death in 1956. His contribution earned him the title of ‘Father of the Lok Sabha’.