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Consider the following statements:
- 1.The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the Members of that House.
- 2.While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the Presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 only
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice President of India, who is not a member of either House of Parliament. However, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected from amongst its members. Nominated members of Parliament have no voting rights in the election of the President but can vote in the election of the Vice President.
Source: UPSC gs1 2013