Q461. Which of the following Parliamentary Committees is NOT chaired by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
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Q462. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Committee on Public Undertakings?
Explanation
The Committee on Public Undertakings performs vital oversight by examining the reports and accounts of public enterprises. It also reviews the reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding these undertakings. Ministers cannot be members of this committee, and its chairman is appointed from the Lok Sabha members. Its work focuses on the efficiency and commercial prudence of enterprises.
Q463. Consider the following statements regarding the Estimates Committee:
I. It is the largest committee of Parliament, consisting of 30 members.
II. Its members are drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha.
III. The chairman of the committee is invariably appointed from the ruling party.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is the largest committee of Parliament, consisting of 30 members.
II. Its members are drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha.
III. The chairman of the committee is invariably appointed from the ruling party.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members, making it the largest parliamentary committee. All its members are elected exclusively from the Lok Sabha. By convention, the chairman is always appointed from the ruling party. This committee focuses on suggesting economies in expenditure and improvements in organization. All the provided statements regarding its size, composition, and leadership are factually correct.
Q464. The Public Accounts Committee was first set up in 1921 in the wake of the provisions of which of the following?
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee has its historical roots in the colonial era. it was first established in 1921. This creation was a result of the provisions introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. Since its inception, the committee has played a critical role in ensuring financial accountability of the executive to the legislature.
Q465. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Reason (R): The PAC examines the annual audit reports of the CAG, which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Reason (R): The PAC examines the annual audit reports of the CAG, which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
Explanation
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is often described as the guide, friend, and philosopher of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). This is because the PAC’s primary task is to examine the annual audit reports prepared by the CAG. The CAG assists the committee during its deliberations to help understand complex financial data. Both statements are true and correctly linked.
Q466. How are the members of the Estimates Committee elected?
Explanation
Members of the Estimates Committee are elected by the Lok Sabha from among its own members. The election process follows the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. This method ensures that various political parties and groups within the House receive fair representation on the committee. This system emphasizes the democratic nature of this important financial body.
Q467. Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Committees of Parliament:
I. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines public expenditure not only from a legal and formal point of view but also from the point of view of economy and prudence.
II. The PAC has 15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
III. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the PAC or the Estimates Committee.
IV. The Chairman of the PAC is conventionally selected from the Opposition since 1967.
V. The Estimates Committee suggests alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines public expenditure not only from a legal and formal point of view but also from the point of view of economy and prudence.
II. The PAC has 15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
III. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the PAC or the Estimates Committee.
IV. The Chairman of the PAC is conventionally selected from the Opposition since 1967.
V. The Estimates Committee suggests alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The provided statements regarding financial committees are all accurate. The PAC examines expenditure for economy and has 22 members. Ministers are excluded from both the PAC and the Estimates Committee. The PAC chair is conventionally from the Opposition. The Estimates Committee suggests alternative policies for efficiency. Since all these descriptions are factually sound, none of them can be considered incorrect.
Q468. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the limitations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee has specific limitations in its oversight role. It functions as a post-mortem body, reviewing expenditure after it has occurred, and its advice is not binding. It is also not an executive entity. Crucially, the committee does not have the authority to intervene in matters of day-to-day administration, which remain the responsibility of the executive departments.
Q469. Why are members of the Rajya Sabha not included in the Estimates Committee?
Explanation
The Estimates Committee is unique because its membership is limited to the Lok Sabha. This exclusion of the Rajya Sabha is based on constitutional provisions. Since the power to vote on demands for grants is vested exclusively in the Lok Sabha, the committee that scrutinizes these budget estimates is also drawn entirely from the lower house. This maintains consistency.
Q470. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
| Power/Function of the Speaker | Context/Provision |
|---|---|
| A. Decides whether a bill is a Money Bill | i. In the case of an equality of votes |
| B. Presides over a joint sitting of Parliament | ii. Article 108 |
| C. Decides questions of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule | iii. Article 110 |
| D. Exercises a casting vote | iv. Anti-defection law |
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha possesses several critical powers and duties. Under Article 110, the Speaker decides whether a bill is a Money Bill. Article 108 places the Speaker as the presiding officer of joint sittings. The Speaker also adjudicates disqualifications under the Tenth Schedule. Finally, the Speaker exercises a casting vote in the event of an equality.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 461 | (a) Public Accounts Committee |
| 462 | (c) It examines the reports and accounts of public undertakings and the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General on them. |
| 463 | (d) I, II and III |
| 464 | (b) The Government of India Act, 1919 |
| 465 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 466 | (d) Elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote |
| 467 | (b) None of the above (all are correct) |
| 468 | (c) It has the power to intervene in the questions of day-to-day administration. |
| 469 | (a) Because the Estimates Committee scrutinizes the budget estimates, and the Constitution vests the power of voting on demands for grants exclusively in the Lok Sabha. |
| 470 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
- The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
- Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
- Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
- Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
- The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.