Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveEasy
Which parliamentary committee in India scrutinizes the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) relating to the appropriation accounts and finance accounts of the Union?
A. Estimates Committee
B. Public Accounts Committee✓ Correct Answer
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. Business Advisory Committee
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee examines the appropriation accounts and the finance accounts of the Union and the audit report presented by the CAG, ensuring accountability in public spending. Other committees like the Estimates Committee examine how policies can be made more efficient rather than auditing accounts after expenditure. The PAC consists of 22 members, with 15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
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