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Q135. 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?

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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2013 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and is not a member of the House (Article 64). However, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by and from among the members of the Rajya Sabha itself (Article 89(2)), and is therefore a member of the House.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 54, nominated members of Parliament do not vote in the presidential election. However, under Article 66(1), the electoral college for the Vice-President consists of all members of both Houses of Parliament, including nominated members.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q135)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Executive & President
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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