Multiple choice

Before Indian independence, how was the post of Deputy Speaker in the Central Legislative Assembly called?

  1. Vice President

  2. Vice Chairman

  3. Deputy President

  4. None of the above

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Before independence, the presiding officer's deputy in the Central Legislative Assembly was called the 'Deputy President'. This terminology changed to 'Deputy Speaker' after independence when the Constituent Assembly of India became the Provisional Parliament and adopted new nomenclature based on Westminster conventions.