Chapter 22 Parliamentary Committees Quiz

1. Consider the following statement:
“A parliamentary committee” refers to a
group of people who meet to discuss
issues in the legislature.

1. Is appointed or elected by the House
   of Representatives, or is nominated only
   by the Speaker.
2. Only works under the command of
   the Lok Sabha Speaker.
3. Delivers its report to the House
   of Representatives or the President.
4. The Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha
   provides a secretariat.

Select the correct response.

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9. Take a look at this statement about the
Committee on Public Undertakings.

Which does not explore or examine any
of the following:

1. Major government policy issues, as
   opposed to the business or commercial tasks
   of public enterprises.
2. Day-to-day administrative issues.

Select the correct response.

10. Consider the following remark regarding the
effectiveness of the Committee on Public
Undertakings’ role:

1. It cannot examine more than ten to
   twelve public initiatives in a calendar year.
2. It does not investigate technological
   issues because none of its members are
   technical professionals.
3. Its proposals are merely suggestions
   and do not obligate the ministries.

Select the correct response.

11. Take a look at the following remark about
standing committees:

1. The fundamental goal of the standing
   committees is to ensure that the Executive is
   more accountable to Parliament, particularly
   in terms of financial accountability.
2. Each standing committee has a membership
   of 25 people (15 from Lok Sabha and 10
   from Rajya Sabha).
3. The Speaker/Chairman of the Lok Sabha
   and Rajya Sabha nominates members from among
   its own members.
4. A minister is not eligible for nomination
   to any of the standing committees.

Select the correct response.

12. Take a look at the following remark about
standing committees:

1. Each standing committee’s term of office
   is one year from the date of its formation.
2. The Rajya Sabha has ten standing committees,
   while the Lok Sabha has fourteen.

Select the incorrect response.

13. Consider the following statement about each of
the standing committees’ functions:

1. To take into account the requests for grants
   made by the relevant ministries/departments before
   they are debated and voted on in the Lok Sabha.
2. Its report can include anything related
   to cut motions.
3. To review bills pertaining to the relevant
   ministries/departments.
4. To review national long-term policy documents
   that have been presented to the Houses.

Select the correct response.

14. Consider the following statement on the limitations
placed on these standing committees’ ability to function:

1. They should not take into account the day-to-day
   operations of the relevant ministries/departments.
2. They should not take up issues that are already
   being discussed by other parliamentary committees.

Select the incorrect response.

15. Consider the following statement about the
Petitions Committee:

1. This committee considers petitions for
   bills and items of public concern.
2. The Lok Sabha committee has 15 members,
   whilst the Rajya Sabha committee has ten members.

Select the incorrect response.

16. Take a look at the following statement about the
Ethics Committee.

1. In the year 2000, this committee was formed
   in both houses.
2. It investigates allegations of misbehaviour
   and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
3. It upholds the members of Parliament’s code
   of conduct.

Select the incorrect response.

17. Take a look at this statement about the Committee
on Government Assurances.

1. It has 15 members in the Lok Sabha and
   10 members in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It was established prior to the
   Keshvanand Bharti case.

 Select the correct answer.

18. Consider the following statement about the
Subordinate Legislation Committee:

1. It has 15 members in the Lok Sabha and
   10 members in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It was first established in 1953.

Select the incorrect response.

19. Consider the following statement about the
Committee on Papers Laid on the Table:

1. It has 15 members in the Lok Sabha and
   10 members in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It was established the same year as
   Sikkim was admitted to India.
3. It doesn’t look into statutory notices.

Select the correct response.

20. Take a look at the following statement on the Committee on
the Welfare of SCs and STs.

1. There are 30 people on this committee (20 from Lok
   Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha).
2. Its responsibilities include reviewing the findings
   of the National Commissions for the SCs and the STs.

Select the correct response.

21. Consider the following statement about the Committee
on Women’s Empowerment:

1. There are 30 people on this committee (20 from
   Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha).
2. The committee was established in 1997.
3. to consider the reports submitted by the
   National Cornmtsion for Women

Select the incorrect response.

22. Consider the following statement about the Joint
Committee on Profit-Sharing Offices:

1. There are 30 people on this committee (20 from
   Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha).
2. The composition and character of committees and
   other bodies nominated only by the Central Government
   are examined by this committee.

Select the incorrect response.

23. Take a look at the following statement about the
Business Advisory Committee.

1. The Lok Sabha committee is made up of 15
   members, with the Speaker serving as chairman.
2. There are 11 members in the Rajya Sabha,
   including the Chairman, who serves as its exofficio chairman.

Select the incorrect response.

24. Take a look at the following statement from the Committee
on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions.

1. This is a Lok Sabha special committee comprised of
   15 members, including the Speaker as its chairman.
2. There is no such committee in the Rajya Sabha.

Select the correct response.

25. Take a look at the following statement about
the Rules Committee.

1. The Lok Sabha committee is made up of 15
   members, with the Speaker serving as its
   ex-officio chairman.
2. The Rajya Sabha has 16 members, including
   the Chairman, who serves as its
   exofficio chairman.

Select the correct response.

26. Consider the following remark about the Committee
on Members’ Absences:

1. It is a Lok Sabha special committee comprised
   of 15 members.
2. The Rajya Sabha is made up of 16 members,
   with the Chairman serving as ex officio chairman.

Select the correct response.

27. Take a look at the following statement about the
General Purposes Committee.

1. The presiding officer serves as exofficio
   head of this committee in each House.
2. This committee considers and makes recommendations
   on House concerns.

Select the correct response.

28. Take a look at the following statement about
the House Committee.

1. This committee is solely responsible for
   members’ living accommodations.
2. There are 15 members in the Lok Sabha.

Select the incorrect response.

29. Consider the following remark about the Joint Committee
on Members’ Salaries and Allowances:

1. The Salary, Allowances, and Pension of Members of
   Parliament Act of 1954 established this body.
2. It has a total of 15 members (10 from Lok Sabha
   and 5 from Rajya Sabha).

Select the correct response.

30. Take a look at the following statement about
consultative committees.

1. They are made up of members from both
   Houses of Parliament.
2. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
   appoints these committees.
3. These committees are not made up of volunteers.
4. A committee can have a maximum of
   30 members and a minimum of 10.

Select the correct response.