Question

With reference to the Committee on Public Undertakings consider the following statements:

1. Only a Lok Sabha member can become its chairman.

2. Unlike other committees, a minister can also become its member.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 only

A minister cannot become its member. The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members who are drawn from the Lok Sabha only. Thus, the members of the Committee who are from the Rajya Sabha cannot be appointed as the chairman. Ministers cannot be the members.