Question

India’s ______ is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 

Options

• President 

• Vice-President 

• Prime Minister 

• Chief Justice 

Answer 1

India’s Vice President the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 

Explanation:

1. President: In India, the President of India is the nominal head of state of India and the commander in chief of the Indian armed forces. He is indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of the parliament of India (both houses) and the legislative assemblies of India’s states and territories. The president is bound by the constitution to act on the advice of the prime minister and the cabinet.
2. Vice President: The Vice President of the Indian Parliament is the second highest constitutional office in India after the president of India. He acts like a president in the absence of the president in case of sudden death, resignation, or impeachment of the president. He is the ex officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
3. Prime Minister: The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the executive of the government of India. The Prime Minister is also the chief adviser to the president of India and head of the Council of Ministers. The President appoints the Prime Minister of India. People vote for a member of Parliament and the largest party either by winning or a coalition with a majority of winning MPs choosing one among them as their leader. He should be a member of any house (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha). He is the ex officio chairman of the Planning Commission, National Development Council, National Integration Council, interstate Council and National Water Resources Council.
4. Chief Justice: The chief justice of India is the head of the Indian judiciary system. He is appointed by the President of India. He is responsible for the allocation of cases and appointment of constitutional benches.