Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
What is the total strength of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament?
A. 15 members (10 Lok Sabha, 5 Rajya Sabha)
B. 22 members (15 Lok Sabha, 7 Rajya Sabha)✓ Correct Answer
C. 30 members (all from Lok Sabha)
D. 45 members (30 Lok Sabha, 15 Rajya Sabha)
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee has a total strength of 22 members, with 15 members drawn from the Lok Sabha and 7 members elected from the Rajya Sabha. Members serve a one-year term, and the chairman is traditionally appointed from the opposition by the Lok Sabha Speaker.
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