Multiple choice

Who is generally appointed as the chairman of the Estimates Committee of the Lok Sabha?

  1. An independent member of Parliament

  2. A nominated member of Parliament

  3. Member of Parliament of the ruling party

  4. Member of Parliament from the opposition party

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C Correct answer
Explanation

By convention, the Chairman of the Estimates Committee is appointed from the ruling party in the Lok Sabha. This practice ensures that the committee, which scrutinizes government expenditure and suggests economies, works in coordination with the government's financial priorities while maintaining parliamentary oversight.