The question asks to identify the true statement about the Committee on Public Undertakings. We need to evaluate each option based on the established rules and functions of this parliamentary committee in India.
Correct Option: C) It examines the affairs of public undertakings.
This statement accurately reflects the primary function and purpose of the Committee on Public Undertakings, which is to scrutinize the working and financial performance of public sector enterprises.
The question asks about the committee constituted based on the recommendation of the Krishna Menon Committee. This requires knowledge of parliamentary committees in India and their origins.
Correct Option: C) Committee on Public Undertakings
The Committee on Public Undertakings was constituted in 1964 on the recommendation of the Krishna Menon Committee (1953). This committee was established to examine the reports and accounts of public sector undertakings and to report on their efficiency and autonomy.
The question asks about the current number of Departmentally-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) in the Indian Parliament. This is a factual question related to the parliamentary system of India. Knowledge of the structure and functioning of these committees is essential.
C) 24 — There are currently 24 Departmentally-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) in the Indian Parliament, which were established in 2004 by increasing the number from 17.
The question asks to identify which statement is NOT a limitation of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). This requires understanding the functions and limitations of the PAC in the Indian parliamentary system.
Correct Option: B) Its recommendations are binding on ministries.
This statement is incorrect because the recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee are advisory in nature and are not binding on the ministries or the government. While they carry significant moral authority and are usually given due consideration, the government is not legally bound to implement them. This makes the non-binding nature of its recommendations a limitation, not a feature that is 'NOT a limitation'. Therefore, the statement that its recommendations ARE binding is false, and thus, it is the correct answer to the question asking what is NOT a limitation.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts in India. We need to evaluate each statement based on the established facts about this committee.
Based on the analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
B) 2 and 3 only. Statements 2 and 3 accurately describe the functions of the Public Accounts Committee, which scrutinizes government accounts and examines CAG reports.
The question asks to identify the parliamentary committee that consists exclusively of members from the Lok Sabha (House of the People) in India. We need to recall the composition of various parliamentary committees.
C) Estimates Committee — This committee is unique among the financial committees for having all its 30 members drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha. Its primary function is to examine the estimates included in the budget and suggest economies in public expenditure.