Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Vice-President of India
Under Article 64 of the Constitution, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha: he presides over the House because he holds the office of Vice-President, not because he is a member of it. In his absence, the Deputy Chairman, elected by the Rajya Sabha from among its members, presides. The Lok Sabha, by contrast, is presided over by its own elected Speaker.