Correct option is B
- The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Secretariat of each House of Parliament in India.
- The role involves managing the day-to-day affairs of the House, preparing the agenda, assisting the Speaker or Chairman, and maintaining records of parliamentary proceedings.
- In Lok Sabha, the Secretary General functions under the direction of the Speaker, while in Rajya Sabha, they function under the Chairman (Vice President of India).
Additional Information:
- Appointment: The Secretary General is appointed by the Speaker for Lok Sabha and by the Chairman for Rajya Sabha.
- The position is equivalent in rank to a Cabinet Secretary in the Indian administrative hierarchy.
- They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth conduct of legislative business and are responsible for providing impartial advice to the presiding officers.
Other Options:
- Speaker: The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, responsible for maintaining order during debates and ensuring parliamentary rules are followed, but not the administrative head of the Secretariat.
- President: The President of India is the constitutional head and not involved in the Secretariat's administration.
- Deputy Speaker: The Deputy Speaker assists the Speaker in their duties but does not oversee the Secretariat's administration.
