GS2 2022 Q4 10 marks 150 words Constitutional Offices

UPSC Mains 2022 GS2 Q4 — Constitutional Offices

Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (Answer in 150 words)

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Question Decoded — examiner's intent

Directive verbs
Discuss
Scope keywords
role of the Vice-President of IndiaChairman of the Rajya Sabha
Implicit sub-parts
  • Constitutional basis (Ex-officio capacity under Article 64 and 89)
  • Regulatory functions within the House (Conduct of business, maintenance of order, and casting vote)
  • The VP's role as a bridge between the Executive and the Legislature
  • Comparison with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha regarding specific powers like Money Bills
Common pitfalls
  • Spending too many words on the election and qualification of the Vice-President instead of his role as Chairman
  • Failing to mention that he is not a member of the House despite being its presiding officer
  • Ignoring the specific limitation regarding Money Bills and Joint Sittings compared to the Speaker
  • Omitting the significance of the role in upholding federalism through the Council of States
Dimensions required
ConstitutionalProceduralFederalComparative
Marks allocation hint

Allocate 20 words for the constitutional introduction (Art 63/64), 100 words for the core functional roles (presiding, disciplinary powers, and casting vote), and 30 words for the unique federal significance and a brief comparison with the Speaker's powers.

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