Question Details

Detailed explanation and options for the selected question.

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

A. The Vice President of India
B. The President of India
C. The Prime Minister of India
D. The Speaker of Lok Sabha

Explanation:

The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Option "The President of India" is incorrect as the President is the head of state, not the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha. Option "The Prime Minister of India" is incorrect as the Prime Minister leads the government, but does not preside over the Rajya Sabha. Option "The Speaker of Lok Sabha" is incorrect because the Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.

Related Topics

Special Provisions for Certain States (Articles 371–371J)

Revision Notes

Article 49

Revision Notes

Article 140

Revision Notes

Article 44

Revision Notes

Elections and Electoral Reforms

Revision Notes

Article 218

Revision Notes

Article 243C

Revision Notes

Delhi Government vs. LG: Administrative Tussles

Revision Notes

Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Revision Notes

Fringe Areas and Metropolitan Planning Committees

Revision Notes