Parliamentary Committees (Composition): How are members of Parliamentary Committees chosen? Consider both appointment/election by the House and party-strength proportionality. Choose the most accurate statement.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThey are appointed by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister
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BThey are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Speaker
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CThey are drawn from parties/groups in proportion to their strength in the House(s)
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DBoth (b) and (c)
Answer
Correct Answer: They are drawn from parties/groups in proportion to their strength in the House(s)
Explanation
What is being asked?Identify the correct feature of Parliamentary Committee membership.
Given data
- Standard practice in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha committees
Concept/ApproachMembers are elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman; composition reflects proportional representation of parties. The President plays no role in appointing members; hence (a) and (b) are incorrect. Option (c) states the accurate principle.
Final AnswerThey are drawn from parties/groups in proportion to their strength in the House(s)