Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, elected to the post on 15 May 1952?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. G. V. Mavalankar
- Step 1: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar was elected to the post of first Speaker on 15 May 1952; in January 1956 he suffered a heart attack and resigned, and M. A. Ayyangar succeeded him. Answer: G. V. Mavalankar. Why not the others: M. A. Ayyangar succeeded Mavalankar, so he was not the first Speaker.
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