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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

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

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