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Who is generally appointed as chairman of Estimates Committee of the Lok Sabha ?

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An independent member of Parlikament

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The nominated members of Parliament

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Member of Parliament of the ruling party

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The Member of Parliament of the opposition party

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The correct option is B The Member of Parliament of the opposition party
The Estimates Committee, constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members. The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the opposition. Earlier, it was headed by a member of the ruling party.

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