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The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is

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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: The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is always from the Opposition Party in the Parliament. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The PAC is one of the three major Financial Committees of Parliament - the others are the Estimates Committee and the Committee on Public Undertakings. ▪️ It consists of 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha). ▪️ The committee examines the Audit Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). ▪️ It ensures that public funds are spent according to Parliament’s approval. ▪️ The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints the Chairman of the PAC. ▪️ Traditionally, since 1967, the Chairman belongs to the largest Opposition Party. ▪️ It plays a crucial role in financial accountability of the executive to the legislature. ▪️ Famous former Chairmen include Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.