Question

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is __________________.

• A. Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha
• B. Nominated by the President
• C. Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament
• D. Elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly

Answer 1

The correct option is C Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

Option C is the correct answer.

Article 89 of the Indian Constitution says that Vice-President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This means that the question is asking about the election of the Vice President. Article 66 of the Indian Constitution says that the Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament. This means that both the houses of the parliament play role in the election of Vice President.