The members of the parliamentary committee A. are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister B. are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker C. are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength D. both (b) and (c)

The correct answer is D. both (b) and (c).

The members of the parliamentary committee are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker. The speaker is the presiding officer of the lower house of Parliament,

and is responsible for appointing members to committees. The speaker takes into account the strength of the various groups and parties in Parliament when making these appointments. This ensures that all groups and parties are represented on the committee, and that the committee is able to reflect the views of Parliament as a whole.

Option A is incorrect because the president does not appoint the members of the parliamentary committee directly. Instead, the president appoints the speaker, who then appoints the members of the committee.

Option B is incorrect because the president does not appoint the members of the parliamentary committee on their own. Instead, the president appoints the members of the committee on the recommendation of the speaker.

Option C is incorrect because the members of the parliamentary committee are not taken from various groups and parties in Parliament randomly. Instead, the speaker

takes into account the strength of the various groups and parties in Parliament when making these appointments.