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The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. a member of the Ruling Party
  2. a member of the Opposition Party
  3. Union Finance Minister
  4. Deputy Speaker of the Parliament

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: a member of the Opposition Party

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. a member of the Opposition Party šŸ“š Explanation: Since 1967, a well-established parliamentary convention in India mandates that the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) must be a member of the opposition party. This ensures impartial scrutiny of government spending. The PAC is responsible for examining the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to detect financial irregularities. This practice strengthens the accountability of the executive to the legislature.