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Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Vice-President of India is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. He can vote in the Rajya Sabha only in case of a tie.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: Both 1 and 2

Solution

The Vice-President of India is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. As Chairman, he does not normally vote, but can exercise a casting vote in case of a tie.

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