Which parliamentary committee has thirty members, all elected from the Lok Sabha, and scrutinises the functioning of government ministries and departments?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Estimates Committee
- Step 1: The Estimates Committee is a committee of selected members of parliament, constituted by the Lok Sabha, for scrutinising the functioning of government ministries and departments. Answer: Estimates Committee. The committee consists of thirty members, all elected from the Lok Sabha; it was expanded from 25 to 30 members in 1956. Why not the others: Public Accounts Committee, Committee on Public Undertakings and Business Advisory Committee don't fit.
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