Who is the Ex officio Chairman of Council of States in India?

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  1. The President of India
  2. Vice-President of India
  3. Speaker
  4. Deputy Chairman

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Option 2 : Vice-President of India
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The correct answer is Vice-President of India.

Key Points

  • The Vice-President of India is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
  • The Vice-President's role as Chairman is to preside over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Vice-President ensures smooth functioning of the Rajya Sabha.
  • In the absence of the Vice-President, the Deputy Chairman presides over the sessions.

Additional Information

  • The President of India: The President is the head of state and the supreme commander of the armed forces. However, the President does not preside over the Rajya Sabha as it is not within their constitutional role.
  • Speaker: The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha (House of the People), not the Rajya Sabha. The Speaker ensures the smooth functioning of the Lok Sabha and maintains order during debates.
  • Deputy Chairman: The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha and presides over its sessions in the absence of the Vice-President.

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