Who is the Ex-Officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
- AThe President
- BThe Vice President
- CThe Prime Minister
- DNone of the above
- EMore than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) The Vice President
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.