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The main duty of the pro tem Speaker of Lok Sabha is

  1. A
    to unite the cabinet.
  2. B
    to end the Session.
  3. C
    to break the deadlock.
  4. D
    to administer oath to the new Members.

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The pro tem Speaker is appointed by the President of India for a limited period to conduct the first proceedings of a newly elected Lok Sabha. The foremost duty of the pro tem Speaker is to administer the oath of office to the newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and oversee the election of the permanent Speaker.

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The main duty of the pro tem Speaker of Lok Sabha is
A
to unite the cabinet.
B
to end the Session.
C
to break the deadlock.
D
to administer oath to the new Members.

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