Q. Consider the following statements about Chairman of Rajya Sabha:

1. Vice President, who is also ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha is not a member of the Parliament
2. Vice President, who is also ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha has no right to vote

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2 are correct
Notes: The Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). 1. Not a Member of Parliament: The Vice President is not a member of either house of Parliament. This is because the Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of Parliament but does not hold a seat in either house. 2. No Right to Vote: The Vice President, as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, does not have the right to vote in the ordinary course of proceedings. However, the Chairman can cast a vote in the case of a tie, known as a casting vote. Thus, both statements are correct.