UPPSC PCS 2014 · Question 113 of 150

Who nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament?

Polity

AThe Speaker of Lok SabhaCorrect
BThe Prime Minister
CThe President
DThe Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Answer: A. The Speaker of Lok Sabha

Explanation

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, who is traditionally nominated by the Leader of the Opposition. The number of members of the Public Accounts Committee is 22, of which 15 are from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.

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