Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Speaker of Lok Sabha) List-II (Tenure)
A. Manohar Gajanan Josi 1. 14th Lok Sabha
B. Somnath Chatterjee 2. 13th Lok Sabha
C. Meira Kumar 3. 16th Lok Sabha
D. Sumitra Mahajan 4. 15th Lok Sabha
Code:
A B C D

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 2, 1, 4, 3.
Manohar Gajanan Joshi: He was the Speaker of the 13th Lok Sabha (1999–2004).
Somnath Chatterjee: He served as the Speaker of the 14th Lok Sabha (2004–2009).
Meira Kumar: She became the first woman Speaker and served during the 15th Lok Sabha (2009–2014).
Sumitra Mahajan: She was the Speaker during the 16th Lok Sabha (2014–2019).

InformationBooster:

● The role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is crucial for maintaining order and neutrality in the legislative process, ensuring that parliamentary proceedings are conducted fairly.

● The Speaker has the authority to decide on matters of legislative procedure, manage debates, and maintain discipline within the House.

● All Speakers have been prominent figures in their respective parties, but they are expected to act impartially once they assume the position.

● The Speaker also plays a vital role in deciding on matters related to the anti-defection law under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.