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Parliamentary Committees

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Subsets of MPs formed to study specific matters in detail. Standing Committees (e.g., Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee) are permanent, scrutinizing departmental budgets and policies. Ad hoc committees address temporary issues like bills or inquiries. These committees alleviate the main House’s workload, enabling expert discussions, collecting evidence, and framing recommendations. Their reports guide legislative amendments and executive accountability. Departmentally Related Standing Committees streamline oversight on ministries, fostering consistent review. Parliamentary committees facilitate bipartisan collaboration, critical for effective checks and balances. Students should note how committee findings often shape policy reforms and highlight transparency in public administration.

Practice Questions

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?