Topic Details (Notes format)

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

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

View Question

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

View Question

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

View Question

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

View Question

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

View Question

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

View Question

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

View Question

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

View Question

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

View Question

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

View Question