Consider the following statements regarding Chairman of Rajya Sabha house: 1. The vice president of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha 2. He has the authority to decide whether a bill is money bill or not 3. Like the speaker, he is also the member of the house Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] All of the above

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct

Statement 2 is incorrect: The speaker decides whether the bill is money bill or not & his decision on this question is final

Statement 3 is incorrect: Unlike the Speaker (who is the member of the house), the chairman of Rajya Sabha is not the member of the house

Source: Indian Express