HPSC HCS 2021 · Question 3 of 177

Consider the following statements about Public Accounts Committee in India: 1. Public Accounts Committee was founded in 1921. 2. The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee by convention belongs to the main opposition party. 3. The tenure of its chairman and members is two years. Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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A1 and 3 only
B1,2, 3 only
C1 and 2 onlyCorrect
D2 only

Answer: C. 1 and 2 only

Explanation

The PAC was founded in 1921 and its chairman conventionally comes from the opposition, but members are elected annually for one year, not two.

Source: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims Paper-I (General Studies) held 12-Sep-2021 (exampyq/doorsteptutor compilation); answers per official HPSC answer key

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