Q. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?

• (A) He holds office during the pleasure of the President
• (B) He needs not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within 6 months from the date of his election
• (C) He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the expiry of its term
• (D) If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker