Question
Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of Government
3. of the Auditor examines the report Comptroller and General of India
Which of the statements given a bove is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts consists of not more than 22 members, comprising 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2 is correct. The committee scrutinizes the appropriation finance accounts of the government, which includes examining the expenditures and financial transactions to ensure their legality, regularity, and propriety.
Statement 3 is correct. The committee examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, which highlight instances of financial irregularities, mismanagement, or any other financial issues.