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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

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

विधेयक पारित करने की प्रक्रिया किस प्रावधान के अंतर्गत आती है?