Indian Polity PYQ 125 of 375 · The Vice-President

Which house does not have its chairman as a member?

  1. ARajya Sabha
  2. BLok Sabha
  3. CLegislative Assembly
  4. DLegislative Council

48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

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Correct answer: (a) Rajya Sabha

Explanation

The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and he is not a member of the Rajya Sabha; however, he is elected by the members of both Houses of Parliament. As per Articles 89(1) and 64 of the Constitution, he is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

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