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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

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

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

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

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

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

What is the minimum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?