History & Civics
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? Who presides over its meeting in the absence of the Chairman?
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The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
The Deputy Chairman presides at the sittings of the House in the absence of the Chairman or during the period when the Vice-President is discharging the functions of the President.
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