Q. Consider the following statements regarding chairman of rajya sabha:
1.The vice-president of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2.The powers and functions of the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha are like those of the Speaker in the Lok 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: C
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.

  • The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed from his office only if he is removed from the office of the Vice-President.
  • As a presiding officer, the powers and functions of the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha are like those of the Speaker in the Lok Sabha.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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