Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Parliamentary Committees?
A. A minister cannot be a member of the Public Accounts Committee.
B. The members of the Estimates Committee are nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
C. A minister can be a member of the Estimates Committee if he is nominated by the Speaker.
D. A member of the Committee on Public Undertakings will have tenure of 2 years.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A only.
Statement A is correct:
A minister cannot be a member of the Public Accounts Committee to ensure its independence and impartiality in scrutinizing government expenditures.
The other statements are incorrect:
- Members of the Estimates Committee are nominated by the Speaker, but a minister cannot be included.
- The tenure of a member of the Committee on Public Undertakings is one year, not two.
Parliamentary Committees play a crucial role in maintaining accountability and efficiency in governance through unbiased oversight.