The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is ________________.

elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

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nominated by the President

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the Vice President.

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elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly

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Solution

The correct option is C the Vice President.
In the constitutional set-up, the holder of the office of Vice-President is part of the Executive but as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha he is a part of Parliament. Hence, he is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha.
C is the correct option.

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Which of the following statements about the Vice- President of India is / are correct?

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D. If the President resigns or dies, the Vice – President officiates as President for not more than Six months

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