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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 appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Who was the first President of India?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?