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Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

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

Answer options

  1. The President of India
  2. The Vice-President of India
  3. The Prime Minister of India
  4. The Leader of the Opposition

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Vice-President of India

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) The Vice-President of India šŸ“š Explanation: According to Article 64 of the Constitution, the Vice-President of India shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. In this capacity, he presides over the proceedings of the Upper House and maintains order. However, unlike the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, he is not a member of the house over which he presides.