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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 Feb 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q37

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Who became the youngest speaker in the history of the Maharashtra State Assembly in July 2022 ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rahul Narwekar

  • Rahul Narwekar is the current MLA representing Mumbai's Colaba Vidhan Sabha constituency on behalf of the Bhartiya Janata Party.
  • On July 3, 2022, he was chosen Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, making him the second-youngest (at 44) speaker of any state in the nation; the youngest speaker is Shivraj Patil (at 42).
  • In the first session of the Legislative Assembly following the general election, the members choose the Speaker, who serves a five-year term.