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Which Parliamentary Committee is also known as the 'Continuous Economy Committee'?

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

Answer options

  1. Public Accounts Committee
  2. Committee on Public Undertakings
  3. Rules Committee
  4. Estimates Committee

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Estimates Committee

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Estimates Committee šŸ“š Explanation: The Estimates Committee is described as a 'continuous economy committee' because it examines the estimates included in the budget and suggests 'economies' in public expenditure. It consists of 30 members, all of whom are elected from the Lok Sabha only. It suggests alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration.