Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

A: The Rajya Sabha is presided over by the Chairman.

B1: There is a separate election for the position of Chairman.

B2: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice President of India.

A is right, supported by B1 only.

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A is right, supported by B2 only.

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A is right, supported by neither B1 nor B2.

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A is wrong, hence B1 and B2 are irrelevant.

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Solution

The correct option is B A is right, supported by B2 only.
The Rajya Sabha is presided over by the Chairman. Unlike the Lok Sabha, there is no separate election for the position of 'Chairman'. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice President of India. He/she is the 'ex-officio' Chairman. It is by virtue of the office of Vice President, that he/she holds the role of Chairman.

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