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Which parliamentary committee in India is often described as the 'twin sister' or 'friend, philosopher, and guide' of the Public Accounts Committee?

A. Committee on Public Undertakings
B. Estimates Committee✓ Correct Answer
C. Business Advisory Committee
D. Departmental Standing Committee

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Estimates Committee consists of thirty members exclusively drawn from the Lok Sabha and functions closely with the Public Accounts Committee, earning the moniker of its twin sister in parliamentary oversight. Unlike the Public Accounts Committee, which includes Rajya Sabha members, the Estimates Committee scrutinizes government expenditure and suggests economies in administration. Its recommendations help ensure financial accountability within executive departments.

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