Question

    Who is responsible for the appointment of the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee? 

    A The President Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Vice President Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Prime Minister Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The chairman of the committee is appointed from amongst its members by the Speaker of lok sabha. Until 1966 - '67, the chairman of the committee belonged to the ruling party. However, since 1967 a convention has developed whereby the chairman of the committee is selected invariably from the Opposition.

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