Rajya Sabha MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

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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?

A 1 only

B 1 and 2 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 3 only 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.

Q2. Which constitutional provision deals with the office of Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the position to which Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected for a third consecutive term on April 17, 2026?

A Article 87

B Article 88

C Article 89 Correct

D Article 90

Explanation

Article 89 of the Constitution governs the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Article 89(2) specifically provides that the Council of States shall, as soon as may be, choose a member to be Deputy Chairman, and so often as the office becomes vacant the Council shall choose another member to be Deputy Chairman.

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