[amp_mcq option1=”Committee on Government Assurances” option2=”Estimates Committee” option3=”Privileges Committee” option4=”Public Accounts Committee” correct=”option4″]
The correct answer is: D. Public Accounts Committee.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a standing committee of the Parliament of India that examines the accounts of the Union Government. It is a powerful committee that has the authority to summon officials of the government and to demand documents. The PAC is normally chaired by a prominent member of the opposition.
The other options are incorrect because:
- The Committee on Government Assurances is a standing committee of the Parliament of India that examines the assurances given by the government in Parliament. It is not chaired by a prominent member of the opposition.
- The Estimates Committee is a standing committee of the Parliament of India that examines the estimates of expenditure of the Union Government. It is not chaired by a prominent member of the opposition.
- The Privileges Committee is a standing committee of the Parliament of India that examines matters relating to the privileges of Parliament. It is not chaired by a prominent member of the opposition.