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Question

Which of the following is the chairman of Rajya Sabha?

  1. Prime minister
  2. Vice -President of India
  3. The person who is elected for the same
  4. President of India

Answer:

Option B: Vice -President of India

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vice -President of India”.

The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

This means that the Vice-President automatically holds this position upon election. The Rajya Sabha also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members, who presides over the House in the absence of the Chairman.