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Parliamentary Committees

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Parliamentary Committees in India, including their types, functions, and significance.
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What is the primary function of a Parliamentary Committee?

  1. To scrutinize and review government policies and programs.

  2. To draft and propose new legislation.

  3. To oversee the implementation of laws and regulations.

  4. To provide a platform for public consultation and feedback.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parliamentary Committees are tasked with examining and evaluating government policies, programs, and expenditures to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.

Which type of Parliamentary Committee is responsible for examining the annual budget of the government?

  1. Standing Committee

  2. Select Committee

  3. Joint Committee

  4. Estimates Committee

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Estimates Committee is specifically responsible for examining the annual budget of the government and making recommendations for its efficient utilization.

What is the role of a Standing Committee in the Indian Parliament?

  1. To conduct in-depth examinations of specific issues or bills.

  2. To oversee the implementation of government policies and programs.

  3. To provide a forum for public consultation and feedback.

  4. To draft and propose new legislation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Standing Committees are tasked with conducting detailed examinations of specific issues or bills assigned to them by the Parliament.

Which Parliamentary Committee is responsible for scrutinizing the performance of public sector undertakings?

  1. Committee on Public Undertakings

  2. Committee on Government Assurances

  3. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

  4. Committee on Petitions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on Public Undertakings is specifically responsible for examining the performance and functioning of public sector undertakings in India.

What is the purpose of a Select Committee in the Indian Parliament?

  1. To conduct in-depth examinations of specific issues or bills.

  2. To oversee the implementation of government policies and programs.

  3. To provide a forum for public consultation and feedback.

  4. To draft and propose new legislation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Select Committees are appointed for a specific purpose, such as examining a particular bill or issue, and are dissolved once their task is completed.

Which Parliamentary Committee is responsible for examining the implementation of laws and regulations?

  1. Committee on Government Assurances

  2. Committee on Public Accounts

  3. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

  4. Committee on Petitions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on Government Assurances is tasked with examining the implementation of assurances given by the government in Parliament.

What is the role of a Joint Committee in the Indian Parliament?

  1. To conduct in-depth examinations of specific issues or bills.

  2. To oversee the implementation of government policies and programs.

  3. To provide a forum for public consultation and feedback.

  4. To draft and propose new legislation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joint Committees are formed when both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha come together to examine a particular issue or bill.

Which Parliamentary Committee is responsible for examining subordinate legislation made by the government?

  1. Committee on Public Accounts

  2. Committee on Government Assurances

  3. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

  4. Committee on Petitions

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation is tasked with examining subordinate legislation (rules, regulations, and orders) made by the government.

What is the purpose of a Committee on Petitions in the Indian Parliament?

  1. To conduct in-depth examinations of specific issues or bills.

  2. To oversee the implementation of government policies and programs.

  3. To provide a forum for public consultation and feedback.

  4. To draft and propose new legislation.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Committee on Petitions provides a platform for citizens to submit petitions and grievances to the Parliament for consideration and redressal.

Which Parliamentary Committee is responsible for examining the accounts of the government?

  1. Committee on Public Accounts

  2. Committee on Government Assurances

  3. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

  4. Committee on Petitions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on Public Accounts is tasked with examining the accounts of the government and ensuring their accuracy and regularity.

What is the role of a Parliamentary Committee in the legislative process?

  1. To scrutinize and review government policies and programs.

  2. To draft and propose new legislation.

  3. To oversee the implementation of laws and regulations.

  4. To provide a platform for public consultation and feedback.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parliamentary Committees play a crucial role in the legislative process by scrutinizing and reviewing government policies and programs, as well as examining bills and making recommendations for their improvement.

Which Parliamentary Committee is responsible for examining the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. Committee on Public Accounts

  2. Committee on Government Assurances

  3. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

  4. Committee on Petitions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on Public Accounts is tasked with examining the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, which provide an assessment of the government's financial transactions and accounts.

What is the significance of Parliamentary Committees in the Indian political system?

  1. They provide a platform for detailed scrutiny of government policies and programs.

  2. They enhance transparency and accountability in governance.

  3. They facilitate public participation in the legislative process.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parliamentary Committees play a vital role in the Indian political system by providing a platform for detailed scrutiny of government policies and programs, enhancing transparency and accountability in governance, and facilitating public participation in the legislative process.

Which Parliamentary Committee is responsible for examining the performance of the public sector banks?

  1. Committee on Public Undertakings

  2. Committee on Government Assurances

  3. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

  4. Committee on Petitions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Committee on Public Undertakings is tasked with examining the performance and functioning of public sector banks in India.

What is the role of a Parliamentary Committee in the budget-making process?

  1. To scrutinize and review the annual budget of the government.

  2. To make recommendations for the allocation of funds to various sectors.

  3. To oversee the implementation of the budget.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parliamentary Committees play a crucial role in the budget-making process by scrutinizing and reviewing the annual budget, making recommendations for the allocation of funds to various sectors, and overseeing the implementation of the budget.

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