Question:easy

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

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Remember that the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the only presiding officer of a parliamentary house in India who is not a member of that house.
If the Vice-President acts as or discharges the functions of the President of India during a vacancy, they do not perform the duties of the office of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and are not entitled to receive the salary of the Chairman.
  • Leader of Opposition
  • President of India
  • Vice-President of India
  • Senior Member of Rajya Sabha
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Art. 64.
Article 64 of the Constitution makes the Vice-President of India the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Answer: Vice-President of India
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