1) When the Vice–President acts as President of India, he ceases to perform the function of the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2) The President of India can promulgate ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The Vice-President only acts as president:
●        Article 65 - A vacancy occurs in the office of President due to his resignation, death, removal, or otherwise.
●        While acting or discharging the functions of President, the Vice-President does not perform the duties of chairman of Rajya Sabha.
●        The ordinance-making power of the President under Article 123.
●        He can make an ordinance when both or one of the Houses of Parliament are not in session.

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