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Question
Who presides over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Vice- President of India?
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Solution
In the absence of the Vice President of India (Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha), the Deputy Chairman elected by the Rajya Sabha presides over its meeting and performs all the functions and duties of the Chairman.
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