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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, succeeding Thawar Chand Gahlot?
A
Nirmala Sitharaman
B
Nitin Gadkari
C
Amit Shah
D
Piyush Goyal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The House also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members.

Detailed explanation-2: -The office holder is usually the prime minister if they are a member of the chamber. However, if the prime minister is not a member of the Lok Sabha, they can appoint the Leader of the House.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was elevated to the Cabinet Minister position on 3 September 2017. Currently a Member of Parliament for Rajya Sabha from the state of Maharashtra, he is also the current Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha. Earlier, he held the post of the National Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Detailed explanation-4: -Composition. The Indian Parliament consists of two houses, namely, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, with the president of India acting as their head.

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