Indian Polity PYQ 128 of 375 · The Vice-President

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is—

  1. AThe Vice-President of India
  2. BThe Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  3. CThe Chief Election Commissioner
  4. DThe Prime Minister of India

42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1997–98

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Correct answer: (a) The Vice-President of India

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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