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The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. the leader of the opposition.
  2. nominated by the President of India.
  3. the Vice-President of India.
  4. nominated by the Vice-President of India.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: the Vice-President of India.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) the Vice-President of India šŸ“š Explanation: The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This means that whoever holds the post of Vice-President automatically becomes the presiding officer of the Upper House. This is a unique feature where the head of the house is not a member of that house.