Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following government official is the ex officio chairman of Rajya Sabha?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vice President.
Key Points
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- The post of Vice-President of India is displayed on the lines of American Vice-President. In India, the vice- president has the second-most elevated office in the country.
- Article 63 of the Indian Constitution specifies the post of Vice-President.
- Jagdeep Dhankhar (As of September 2022) is the current Vice President of India and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- The Vice–President attends the role of President in his absence (Article 65).
- Dr. Sarvpalli Radhakrishanan was the first Vice President of India who served from 1952 till 1962.
Important Articles related to Vice–President:
- Article 66 – Election of Vice–President
- Article 69 – Oath to Vice–President and administered by President
Mistake Points
- In the absence of the vice–president, no one attends his duties but the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha acts as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- There is no salary of Vice–President in the Indian constitution but he gets a salary for his term as Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
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