Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under the Constitution of India?
The Vice-President is ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, under Articles 64 and 89(1). Article 64 provides that the Vice-President does not perform…
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Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under the Constitution of India?
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The Vice-President is ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, under Articles 64 and 89(1). Article 64 provides that the Vice-President does not perform the Chairman's duties while acting as President or discharging the President's functions.
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Option A
Articles 64 and 89(1) assign this role to the Vice-President.
Option B
Articles 64 and 89(1) make the Vice-President the ex officio Chairman.
Option C
The Prime Minister holds a separate executive office.
Option D
The Constitution assigns this chair to the Vice-President.
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