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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 98 of 200

Q98
Indian PolityConstitutional, Statutory & Election Bodies
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is
  1. a.The speaker of the Lok Sabha
  2. b.The President of India
  3. c.The Prime Minister of India
  4. d.The Vice-President of India

Answer: (D) The Vice-President of India

Under Article 64 of the Constitution of India, the Vice-President of India is ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). The Vice-President presides over Rajya Sabha sessions but cannot vote except to break a tie. The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha.

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