Q. Consider the following statements regarding Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar:

1. He was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
2. He held the position from 1952 to 1956.
3. He was instrumental in establishing parliamentary procedures in post-independence India.
4. The roots of the Indian Parliamentary system are directly traced to the legislative practices of Maharashtra alone.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct: G.V. Mavalankar was the first Lok Sabha Speaker from 1952 to 1956 and played a crucial role in establishing parliamentary procedures. However, statement 4 is incorrect, as the roots of the Indian Parliamentary system are influenced by multiple traditions including British practices, not solely those of Maharashtra.