Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Vice President.
· The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman and the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). As the Chairman, the Vice President oversees the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha, ensuring decorum and smooth functioning of the house.
Information Booster:
· Speaker:
· The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha (House of the People), not the Rajya Sabha.
· President:
· The President of India is the head of the state but does not preside over the sessions of the Rajya Sabha.
· Prime Minister:
· The Prime Minister is the head of the government but does not hold any presiding office in the Rajya Sabha.