Multiple choice

During the absence of the Chairman, who runs the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Deputy Chairman

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Home Minister

  4. Parliamentary Affairs Minister
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Explanation

When the Chairman (Vice President of India) is absent, the Deputy Chairman presides over the Rajya Sabha sessions. This is a constitutional provision under Article 89. The Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister do not have any constitutional role in presiding over Rajya Sabha proceedings.

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