Q. Which of the following cabinet committee is headed by the Home Minister?

[A] The Political Affairs Committee

[B] The Economic Affairs Committee

[C] The Appointments Committee

[D] The Parliamentary Affairs Committee

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The following four are the more important cabinet committees:

  • The Political Affairs Committee deals with all policy matters pertaining to domestic and foreign affairs.
  • The Economic Affairs Committee directs and coordinates governmental activities in the economic sphere.
  • The Appointments Committee decides all higher-level appointments in the Central Secretariat, Public Enterprises, Banks and Financial Institutions.
  • The Parliamentary Affairs Committee looks after the progress of government business in Parliament.
  • The first three committees are chaired by the Prime Minister and the last one by the Home Minister.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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