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

The Vice-President of India is ex officio Chairman of the Council of States under Articles 64 and 89(1). The House of the People elects its Speaker under Article 93.

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

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The Vice-President of India is ex officio Chairman of the Council of States under Articles 64 and 89(1). The House of the People elects its Speaker under Article 93.

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Option A

Article 93 provides for a Speaker of the House of the People. The Council of States has its own Chairman.

Option B

Article 89(1) gives the chair to the Vice-President. Holding the Parliamentary Affairs portfolio does not confer it.

Option C

Article 89(1) gives the chair to the Vice-President. Holding office as Prime Minister does not confer it.

Option D

Articles 64 and 89(1) make the Vice-President the ex officio Chairman of the Council of States.

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