Question

Who among the following does not hold his office at the pleasure of the President?

A
Chairman of the UPSC
B
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C
Attorney-General of India
D
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Solution
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Correct option is B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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