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Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Elected by the Rajya Sabha members among themselves. Assists the Vice President (ex-officio Chairman) in conducting House proceedings. In the Chairman’s absence, the Deputy Chairman presides, deciding points of order and ensuring order. Removal requires a majority resolution. This position upholds legislative continuity, especially when the VP acts as President or is otherwise unavailable. The Deputy Chairman can be pivotal in shaping debates, selecting calling attention motions, and balancing party demands. Understanding this role clarifies how the upper house maintains procedural efficiency, ensuring robust scrutiny of bills and government actions.

Practice Questions

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

Who is the first woman President of India?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?