Parliamentary Committees UPSC Questions

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Parliamentary Committees MCQ Questions


7.
How many Departmentally-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) exist currently?
A.
17
B.
21
C.
24
D.
27
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ANSWER :
C. 24
8.
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the Public Accounts Committee?
A.
It conducts a post-mortem examination of accounts.
B.
Its recommendations are binding on ministries.
C.
It cannot intervene in day-to-day administration.
D.
It is not an executive body.
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ANSWER :
B. Its recommendations are binding on ministries.
9.
Consider the following statements- The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts.
1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha.
2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government.
3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
10.
Which committee consists only of Lok Sabha members?
A.
Public Accounts Committee
B.
Committee on Public Undertakings
C.
Estimates Committee
D.
Joint Committee on Offices of Profit
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ANSWER :
C. Estimates Committee
11.
Who appoints the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee?
A.
President of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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ANSWER :
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
12.
Which of the following is a key function of Departmentally-Related Standing Committees?
A.
To prepare annual budget for Parliament.
B.
To pass Appropriation Bills.
C.
To consider demands for grants of ministries before discussion in Lok Sabha.
D.
To oversee judicial proceedings.
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ANSWER :
C. To consider demands for grants of ministries before discussion in Lok Sabha.