PrepRung
Sign inSign up free

NDA 2022 GAT · General Knowledge · Parliament, Executive and Judiciary · easy

Who presides over the sittings of the Rajya Sabha?

Single correct option

Who presides over the sittings of the Rajya Sabha?
  1. A. The Prime Minister
  2. B. The President of India
  3. C. The Vice-President of India
  4. D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Show answer and solution

Answer: (C) The Vice-President of India

The Vice-President is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Article 89. The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister leads the Council of Ministers, and the President is not a member of either House but is a part of Parliament. The Deputy Chairman presides in the Chairman's absence.
Report a mistake

Original question written in the NDA 2022 GAT pattern and checked twice for the correct answer. Not an official question paper. How we write and check questions · Corrections policy · Report a mistake