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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

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

न्यायिक समीक्षा का सिद्धांत किसके द्वारा समर्थित है?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?