The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the Vice-President of India. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan served as Vice- President for two consecutive terms (1952-1962). However, he is not the only one to have done so. Mohammad Hamid Ansari also served as Vice-President for two consecutive terms (2007-2012 and 2012-2017).
Identify the incorrect statement regarding Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2023 · Topic: The Parliament (Rajya Sabha: Composition, Duration, Electoral System)
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Answer: A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is the only Chairman of Rajya Sabha for two consecutive terms.
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