The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is
A.
a member of the Ruling Party
B.
a member of the Opposition Party
C.
Union Finance Minister
D.
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament
Explanation
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is traditionally from the Opposition to ensure accountability of the executive. PAC examines reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and scrutinises public expenditure. This convention strengthens parliamentary financial oversight. It is not headed by ministers or ruling party members.
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Members of the Public Accounts Committee are elected by
A.
President
B.
Speaker
C.
The members of both Houses through proportional representation by single transferable vote
D.
Prime Minister
Explanation
Members of the Public Accounts Committee are elected by Parliament from both Houses using proportional representation by single transferable vote. It consists of 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha). PAC examines CAG reports and ensures accountability of public expenditure. Other authorities do not elect its members.
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Which of the following is correct about Public Accounts Committee
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Public Accounts Committee examines CAG reports and ensures financial accountability. It looks beyond legality to efficiency and propriety of expenditure. It does not consist only of Lok Sabha members; it includes Rajya Sabha members as well. Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct. It is one of the oldest parliamentary committees.
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What is the number of members in the Public Accounts Committee of Lok Sabha?
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee actually consists of 22 members, with 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha. It examines CAG reports and ensures financial accountability. However, none of the given options match the correct number, making this question flawed. The answer is marked as closest option, but conceptually the question contains an error.
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