Who presides over the first meeting of a newly constituted Lok Sabha?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Protem Speaker.
· The Protem Speaker presides over the first meeting of a newly constituted Lok Sabha until a regular Speaker is elected.
· The primary role of the Protem Speaker is to administer the oath of office to the newly elected members of the Lok Sabha and conduct the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Information Booster:
· President: The President of India addresses the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament at the beginning of the first session after each general election, but does not preside over the Lok Sabha meetings.
· Speaker: The Speaker is elected after the first meeting of the newly constituted Lok Sabha, and then presides over its sessions.
· Prime Minister: The Prime Minister is the leader of the government in the Lok Sabha but does not preside over its meetings.
Additional Information:
· Protem Speaker:
· The Protem Speaker is typically the senior-most member of the Lok Sabha, appointed by the President of India.
· The term "Protem" means "for the time being." The Protem Speaker's role is temporary and lasts only until the election of the regular Speaker.