The correct answer is 2 only. Key Points Chapter III of Lok Sabha Rules Rule 7(1) The election of a Speaker shall be held on such date as the President may fix, and the Secretary-General shall send to every member notice of this date. Rule 7(2) says that At any time before noon on the day preceding the date so fixed, any member may give notice in writing, addressed to the Secretary-General, of a motion that another member is chosen as the Speaker of the House, and the notice shall be seconded by a third member and shall be accompanied by a statement by the member whose name is proposed in the notice that the member proposed is willing to serve as Speaker. Hence the statement 1 is incorrect. Additional Information Article 100 The Chairman or Speaker, or person acting as such, shall not vote in the first instance but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes. Hence statement 3 is incorrect. The Speaker on assuming his office is not required to make and subscribe oath or affirmation but Pro tem Speaker requires an oath or affirmation provided by the President. Hence statement 2 is correct.