Consider the following statements:1.Parliamentary committees serve as extensions of Parliament and are often referred to as miniature parliaments.2.Parliamentary privileges serve as a shield to protect the independence, authority, and dignity of Parliament from encroachments by other branches of the state. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Q. Consider the following statements::
1.Parliamentary committees serve as extensions of Parliament and are often referred to as miniature parliaments.
2.Parliamentary privileges serve as a shield to protect the independence, authority, and dignity of Parliament from encroachments by other branches of the state.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Parliamentary committees serve as extensions of Parliament and are often referred to as miniature parliaments. Parliamentary privileges serve as a shield to protect the independence, authority, and dignity of Parliament from encroachments by other branches of the state.

Source: ForumIAS

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