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Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):
Who presides over the meeting of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Vice-President of India?
Topic: Presiding over the Rajya Sabha
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Answer
Exam answer
The DEPUTY CHAIRMAN of the Rajya Sabha presides in the absence of the Vice-President, who is its ex-officio Chairman. The Deputy Chairman is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha from among themselves.
Explanation
The examiners’ report records that a few candidates answered the Deputy SPEAKER — which belongs to the LOK SABHA. Keep the four officers straight: LOK SABHA — Speaker and Deputy Speaker; RAJYA SABHA — Chairman (the Vice-President) and Deputy Chairman. The word "Speaker" never applies to the Rajya Sabha.
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