Indian Polity PYQ 127 of 375 · The Vice-President

Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

  1. AThe President
  2. BThe Vice-President
  3. CThe Prime Minister
  4. DThe Speaker of Lok Sabha

45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001

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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.

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