Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

The correct answer is Vice President.

Important Points

• Under Article 64 of the Indian Constitution The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha ).
• The only provision in the Constitution is with regard to the Vice-President's function as the Chairperson of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha.
• The House also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members. Besides, there is also a panel of "Vice Chairmen" in the Rajya Sabha.
• The senior most minister, who is a member of Rajya Sabha, is appointed by the Prime Minister as Leader of the House.

Key Points

• The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the country.
• He serves for a five-year term, but can continue to be in office, irrespective of the expiry of the term, until the successor assumes office.
• The Vice-President may resign his office by submitting his resignation to the President of India.
• The Vice-President can be removed from office by a resolution of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), passed by a majority of its members at that time and agreed to by the House of the People (Lok Sabha). 

Additional Information

• President
  • The President must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and qualified for election as member of the Lok Sabha.
  • His term of office is five years, and he is eligible for re-election.
  • His removal from office is to be in accordance with procedure prescribed in Article 61 of the Constitution.
  • He may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
• Governor
  • The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
  •  The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
  • The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.
  • He must be a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years.