Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under the Constitution of India?
Article 89(1) makes the Vice-President of India the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Council chooses its Deputy Chairman under Article 89(2).
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Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under the Constitution of India?
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Article 89(1) makes the Vice-President of India the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
The Council chooses its Deputy Chairman under Article 89(2).
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Option A
Article 89(1) identifies the Vice-President.
Option B
The Vice-President holds the chair by virtue of office under Article 89(1).
Option C
The Constitution assigns this parliamentary office to the Vice-President.
Option D
The Rajya Sabha chooses its Deputy Chairman from among its members under Article 89(2).
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