Q. With reference to Estimates Committee, consider the following statements:
1. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have equal representation in this committee.
2. The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from the ruling party.
3. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee.
How many statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. In Estimates Committee all the thirty members are from Lok Sabha only. The Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee. The Estimates Committee is the largest committee of the parliament.
Statement 2 is correct. T The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members and he is invariably from the ruling party.
Statement 3 is correct. All parties get due representation in the Estimates Committee. The term of office is one year. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee.
