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Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Elected by the Rajya Sabha members among themselves. Assists the Vice President (ex-officio Chairman) in conducting House proceedings. In the Chairman’s absence, the Deputy Chairman presides, deciding points of order and ensuring order. Removal requires a majority resolution. This position upholds legislative continuity, especially when the VP acts as President or is otherwise unavailable. The Deputy Chairman can be pivotal in shaping debates, selecting calling attention motions, and balancing party demands. Understanding this role clarifies how the upper house maintains procedural efficiency, ensuring robust scrutiny of bills and government actions.

Practice Questions

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?