Question

Which among the following statements is/are true about the opposition in the Parliament?

• A. The leader of opposition enjoys the same status and facilities as a Union Cabinet Minister.
• B. They scrutinise bills and policies.
• C. They work in the interest of the ruling party.
• D. The leader of the opposition has a variable salary.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A The leader of opposition enjoys the same status and facilities as a Union Cabinet Minister.
B They scrutinise bills and policies.

The leader of the opposition enjoy the same status and facilities as a Union Cabinet Ministers. He or she is supposed to get secretarial staff and a fixed salary. The opposition members scrutinise bills and policies and work in the interest of the public.