Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the consultative committees:
1. A Minister cannot become member of these committees.
2. These are constituted by the ministry of parliamentary affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect: Consultative committees are attached to various ministries / departments of the Central Government. They consist of members of both the Houses of Parliament. The Minister / Minister of State in charge of the Ministry concerned acts as the chairman of the consultative committee of that ministry.
Statement 2 is correct: These committees are constituted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The guidelines regarding the composition, functions and procedures of these committees are formulated by this Ministry. The Ministry also makes arrangements for holding their meetings both during the session and the inter-session period of Parliament.
