GK Question

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The Public Accounts Committee consists of ______ members, with majority from Lok Sabha and Chairperson traditionally from Opposition.

  1. 15
  2. 22
  3. 30
  4. 45

Answer: 22

Public Accounts Committee (PAC): 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha), elected by proportional representation. Chairperson from Opposition by convention (since 1967-68). Examines CAG reports on government expenditure, ensuring financial accountability. Oldest parliamentary committee (established 1921).

Topic Parliament - Financial Committees
Exam Relevance Financial oversight question for UPSC and SSC exams