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Parliamentary Committees
Asked 4 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2017 · last asked 2023 · 50 total marks
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Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament?
2023GS-215 marks
Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament?
Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
2021GS-215 marks
Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role or the Estimates Committee.
2018GS-210 marks
Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role or the Estimates Committee.
Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.
2017GS-210 marks
Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.