Q. With reference to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), how many of the following statements are correct?
1.It was established under the Government of India Act, 1919.
2.It examines audit reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India after they are laid before Parliament.
3.It is composed of 20 members from Lok Sabha and 2 from Rajya Sabha.
4.A senior member of the ruling party chairs the Public Accounts Committee.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was established in 1921 as part of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms under the Government of India Act, 1919. One of the primary functions of the PAC is to scrutinize the audit reports prepared by the C&AG and ensure that public funds are spent efficiently and for intended purposes.
Statement 3 and 4 are incorrect. The PAC is composed of 22 members, with 15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 members from the Rajya Sabha. Since 1967, the chairperson of the PAC has traditionally been a member of the opposition party, ensuring impartiality in its functioning.
Source: The Hindu
