Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Vice-President
- Step 1: Article 64 and Article 89(1) of the Constitution of India declare that the Vice-President of India shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
- Step 2: In this role, the Vice-President presides over sessions of the upper house, maintains parliamentary order, and conducts legislative business without being an elected member of the house.
Answer
The Vice-President.
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