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Q: Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
  • A. Prime Minister of India
  • B. President of India
  • C. Vice-President of India
  • D. Home Minister of India
Correct Answer: Option C - Vice- President of India is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. This means that by virtue of his position as Vice President, he automatically becomes the Chairman of the Upper Hose and presides over its sessions. As per article 66 of the constitution of India, the vice-president is elected by the members of the Electoral College (It consist, of both elected and nominated members of parliament).
C. Vice- President of India is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. This means that by virtue of his position as Vice President, he automatically becomes the Chairman of the Upper Hose and presides over its sessions. As per article 66 of the constitution of India, the vice-president is elected by the members of the Electoral College (It consist, of both elected and nominated members of parliament).

Explanations:

Vice- President of India is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. This means that by virtue of his position as Vice President, he automatically becomes the Chairman of the Upper Hose and presides over its sessions. As per article 66 of the constitution of India, the vice-president is elected by the members of the Electoral College (It consist, of both elected and nominated members of parliament).