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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is known as the Chairman.
2.The President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is known as the Chairman. The vice-president of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he does not perform the duties of the office of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

Q. Consider the following statements: 1.The presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is known as the Chairman. 2.The President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is known as the Chairman.
2.The President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?