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The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is ________________.

A

elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

B

nominated by the President

C

the Vice President.

D

elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly

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The correct option is C the Vice President.
In the constitutional set-up, the holder of the office of Vice-President is part of the Executive but as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha he is a part of Parliament. Hence, he is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha.

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