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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 10 of 16

The President and the Vice-President — Question 8

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Question 8

State the power of Vice-President as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Answer

The Vice-President of the Indian Union acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

  1. In this capacity he regulates debates and proceedings of the House and decides the order of speeches.
  2. He decides the admissibility of a resolution or of questions.
  3. He may suspend or adjourn the business of the House in case of grave disorder.
  4. He issues directions to the chairmen of various committees in all matters relating to their working.