Q1. Consider the following statements about Harivansh Narayan Singh's election as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman on April 17, 2026: 1. He represents the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha. 2. He was elected by majority vote against an opposition candidate. 3. He becomes the first nominated member ever to hold the office of Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: Harivansh is a Janata Dal (United) member, not BJP. Statement 2 is incorrect: he was elected unopposed by voice vote, not against any opposition candidate. Statement 3 is correct: he is the first nominated Rajya Sabha member ever to hold the Deputy Chairman office, having been nominated by President Murmu after CJI Ranjan Gogoi's retirement.
