Question

The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha holds office until _________.
A.He ceases to be a member of Rajya Sabha.
B.He resigns his office.
C.He is removed by a resolution passed by the majority of Rajya Sabha members.
D.All of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: The Vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected internally by the members of the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Chairman performs the functions of the Chairman if there is a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or when the Vice-President is discharging the duties of the President. The Deputy Chairman also presides over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (i.e the Vice-President)

Complete Step by Step answer: Option A: is incorrect since ceasing to be a member of the Rajya Sabha is one of the conditions under which the office of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is vacated.
Option B: is incorrect since resigning from office is one of the conditions under which the office of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is vacated.
Option C: is incorrect since removal by a resolution passed by the majority of Rajya Sabha members is one of the conditions under which the office of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is vacated.
Option D: is correct because all of the above are potential conditions due to which the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ceases to hold the office.

Note: Do not confuse the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha with the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha who is the Vice-President of India. The Vice-President can be removed from office by a resolution supported by all the then members of Rajya Sabha (effective majority) and agreed by a simple majority in the Lok Sabha. The notice of the intention to move such a resolution has to be given at least 14 days before said resolution.