Question

Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to “Departmental Standing Committees”?

• A.
  The committees help the Parliament in discussing and debating the budget efficiently.
• B.
  They secure the accountability of the legislature to the executive.
• C.
  Both the Upper and Lower houses consist of members in these committees.
• D.
  The Lower house contains more number of these committees compared to the Upper house.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

They secure the accountability of the legislature to the executive.

Explanation:

In 1993, Departmental Standing Committees (DSCs) were set up based on the recommendations of the Rules Committee of the Lok Sabha. At present Parliament has 24 DSCs.

Statement a is correct but b is incorrect..

They assist the Parliament in discussing and debating the budget more effectively.

Standing committees secure the accountability of the Executive to the Parliament i.e. legislature, particularly financial accountability.

Statement c and d are correct.

Yes, in a standing committee there will be 31 members. Out of which 21 from Lower House and 10 from Upper House.

Further, Out of the 24 standing committees, 8 work under the Upper House and 16 under the Lower House. Hence Lower house more number of such committees.