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Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Council of States under the Constitution of India?

Articles 64 and 89(1) designate the Vice-President of India as ex officio Chairman of the Council of States, also called the Rajya Sabha.

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Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Council of States under the Constitution of India?

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Articles 64 and 89(1) designate the Vice-President of India as ex officio Chairman of the Council of States, also called the Rajya Sabha.

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Article 89(1) assigns the chair to the Vice-President.

Option B

The Vice-President holds the chair by virtue of that office under Articles 64 and 89(1).

Option C

Article 74 places the Prime Minister at the head of the Council of Ministers. Article 89(1) assigns this chair separately.

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Article 93 provides for a Speaker of the House of the People. Article 89(1) governs the Council of States.

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