Parliamentary Committees (Indian Polity and Governance)

Total Questions: 33

11. The main function of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (a) To examine the financial account of the government and report of Comptroller and Auditor General.
Solution:The Public Accounts Committee is a Parliamentary committee that controls public expenditure. The function of this committee is to examine the report of accounts of the Union Government submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and to lay this report before each House of the Parliament. Its aim is to highlight the misuse and misappropriation of public expenditure before each House of the Parliament. It also recommends action against those public authorities who are found responsible for the misuse of the expenses It also counterchecks the public expenditure on the basis of the report of Comptroller and Auditor General. The member of opposition of the Lok Sabha is appointed as the Chairman of this Committee (since 1967-68). The report of the Public Accounts Committee is submitted to the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

12. Public Accounts Committee present its report to- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (a) Parliament
Solution:Functions of the Public Accounts Committee
  • The PAC examines the accounts that show how the money granted by the Parliament has been spent by the government. This includes the appropriation of funds, annual Finance Accounts, and other relevant accounts.
  • The committee scrutinizes the financial transactions of the government. This is to ensure that public funds are utilized properly and within the authorized scope.
  • The PAC reviews the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the government's financial management. This includes revenue receipts, departmental expenditures, and accounts of autonomous bodies.
  • The committee identifies any financial mismanagement in the government's financial practices and brings them to light.
  • Based on its findings, the PAC recommends corrective measures to address the identified irregularities and improve financial accountability.
  • The committee examines the accounts of public undertakings that are assigned to it. This ensures transparency and accountability in their financial operations.
  • The PAC presents its reports to the Parliament. It highlights its observations, recommendations, and any actions required from the government.

13. The Public Accounts Committee submits its reports to-  [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011, Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Solution:The Public Accounts committee submits its report to the speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Functions of the Public Accounts Committee

  • The PAC examines the accounts that show how the money granted by the Parliament has been spent by the government. This includes the appropriation of funds, annual Finance Accounts, and other relevant accounts.
  • The committee scrutinizes the financial transactions of the government. This is to ensure that public funds are utilized properly and within the authorized scope.
  • The PAC reviews the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the government's financial management. This includes revenue receipts, departmental expenditures, and accounts of autonomous bodies.
  • The committee identifies any financial mismanagement in the government's financial practices and brings them to light.
  • Based on its findings, the PAC recommends corrective measures to address the identified irregularities and improve financial accountability.
  • The committee examines the accounts of public undertakings that are assigned to it. This ensures transparency and accountability in their financial operations.
  • The PAC presents its reports to the Parliament. It highlights its observations, recommendations, and any actions required from the government.

14. The report of Public Accounts Committee is presented in the- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Lok Sabha
Solution:The Public Accounts committee submits its report to the speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Functions of the Public Accounts Committee

  • The PAC examines the accounts that show how the money granted by the Parliament has been spent by the government. This includes the appropriation of funds, annual Finance Accounts, and other relevant accounts.
  • The committee scrutinizes the financial transactions of the government. This is to ensure that public funds are utilized properly and within the authorized scope.
  • The PAC reviews the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the government's financial management. This includes revenue receipts, departmental expenditures, and accounts of autonomous bodies.
  • The committee identifies any financial mismanagement in the government's financial practices and brings them to light.
  • Based on its findings, the PAC recommends corrective measures to address the identified irregularities and improve financial accountability.
  • The committee examines the accounts of public undertakings that are assigned to it. This ensures transparency and accountability in their financial operations.
  • The PAC presents its reports to the Parliament. It highlights its observations, recommendations, and any actions required from the government.

15. Public Accounts Committee has the following members: [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Give the correct answer from the code given below:

Lok SabhaRajya SabhaTotal
(a) 110516
(b) 150722
(c) 100515
(d) 171027
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:
  • The Committee is made up of 22 members, 15 of whom are elected by the Lok Sabha and 7 of whom are appointed by the Rajya Sabha.
  • Every member of Parliament elected in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha serves on the committee for a year.
  • After a year, a new election is held, and members are either replaced or re-elected.
  • The total strength of the Public Accounts Committee is 22 members, which is 15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
  • The members' terms of office are one year.
  • The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints the Chairman. The head of the committee has been chosen from the opposition since 1967.
    Its primary purpose is to review the audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) once it has been brought before Parliament.

16. Consider the following statements The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts. [I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha.

2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government.

3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3
Solution:The Committee is made up of 22 members, 15 of whom are elected by the Lok Sabha and 7 of whom are appointed by the Rajya Sabha.
Functions of the Public Accounts Committee
  • The PAC examines the accounts that show how the money granted by the Parliament has been spent by the government. This includes the appropriation of funds, annual Finance Accounts, and other relevant accounts.
  • The committee scrutinizes the financial transactions of the government. This is to ensure that public funds are utilized properly and within the authorized scope.
  • The PAC reviews the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the government's financial management. This includes revenue receipts, departmental expenditures, and accounts of autonomous bodies.
  • The committee identifies any financial mismanagement in the government's financial practices and brings them to light.
  • Based on its findings, the PAC recommends corrective measures to address the identified irregularities and improve financial accountability.
  • The committee examines the accounts of public undertakings that are assigned to it. This ensures transparency and accountability in their financial operations.
  • The PAC presents its reports to the Parliament. It highlights its observations, recommendations, and any actions required from the government.

17. Who nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014, U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013, U.P. U.D.A.A.D.A. (Pre) 2006, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (a) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
Solution:The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members. Till 1966-67, the chairman belonged to the ruling party. The committee consists of not more than 22 members comprising 15 members of Lok Sabha and not more than 7 members of Rajya Sabha. For the first time, the Speaker appointed a member of the opposition as the chairman of the committee during 1967-68. This practice has been continued since then. A minister is not eligible to be elected a member of the committee.

18. Match List-I with List-11 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

List-IList-II
A. Public Accounts Committee1. Ad hoc Committee
B. Committee on Petitions2. Standing Committee
C. Joint Committee on Stock Market Scam3. Financial Committee
D. Departmental Committees4. Functional Committee

 

 

CodeABCD
(a)1432
(b)2341
(c)3412
(d)4213
Correct Answer: (c) 
Solution:
List-IList-II
Public Accounts CommitteeFinancial Committee
Committee on PetitionsFunctional Committee
Joint Committee on Stock Market ScamAd hoc Committee
Departmental CommitteesStanding Committee

19. Members of the Rajya Sabha are not associated with- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

1. Public Accounts Committee

2. Estimates Committee

3. Committee on Public Undertakings

Choose your answer from given code:

Correct Answer: (c) Only 2
Solution:The Estimates Committee constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary committee consisting 30 members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from among its members and no member of the Rajya Sabha is included in this committee. While the Committee on Public Accounts and the Committee on Public Undertakings consists of 22 members comprising 15 members elected by Lok Sabha every year and 7 members of Rajya Sabha.

Note: The Estimate committee is the largest committee of the Indian Parliament among the given options.

20. In which of the following Committees there is no representation of Rajya Sabha? [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Estimates Committee
Solution:The Estimates Committee constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary committee consisting 30 members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from among its members and no member of the Rajya Sabha is included in this committee. While the Committee on Public Accounts and the Committee on Public Undertakings consists of 22 members comprising 15 members elected by Lok Sabha every year and 7 members of Rajya Sabha.

Note: The Estimate committee is the largest committee of the Indian Parliament among the given options.