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The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is

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

Answer options

  1. the President
  2. the Vice-President
  3. the Prime Minister
  4. None of them

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: the Vice-President

Explanation: The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ This provision is made under Article 64 of the Constitution. ▪️ The Vice-President presides over the sittings of the Rajya Sabha. ▪️ However, he/she does not have a vote, except in the case of a tie. ▪️ The Deputy Chairman presides when the Vice-President is absent. ▪️ The Vice-President’s term is five years, but he/she continues until a successor assumes office. ▪️ Removal requires a resolution by the Rajya Sabha agreed to by the Lok Sabha. ▪️ The Vice-President also performs the duties of the President in case of vacancy. ▪️ The first Vice-President was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (1952–1962).