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Legislative Assemblies and the Estimates Committee

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main function of the Estimates Committee?

  1. To examine the estimates of expenditure of the Government of India.
  2. To examine the accounts of the Government of India.
  3. To examine the performance of the Government of India.
  4. To examine the policies of the Government of India.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the Estimates Committee?

  1. 15
  2. 20
  3. 25
  4. 30
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the Chairperson of the Estimates Committee?

  1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  2. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  3. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  4. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Estimates Committee?

  1. One year
  2. Two years
  3. Three years
  4. Four years
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the main reports submitted by the Estimates Committee?

  1. Action Taken Reports
  2. Performance Audit Reports
  3. Financial Audit Reports
  4. Compliance Audit Reports
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Estimates Committee in the legislative process?

  1. It can initiate legislation.
  2. It can amend legislation.
  3. It can veto legislation.
  4. It can recommend legislation.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Estimates Committee in the budgetary process?

  1. It can approve the budget.
  2. It can reject the budget.
  3. It can amend the budget.
  4. It can recommend changes to the budget.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Estimates Committee in the oversight of the executive?

  1. It can summon ministers.
  2. It can question ministers.
  3. It can censure ministers.
  4. It can impeach ministers.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Estimates Committee in the promotion of accountability?

  1. It can hold public hearings.
  2. It can receive petitions from the public.
  3. It can investigate complaints from the public.
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Estimates Committee in the strengthening of democracy?

  1. It promotes transparency.
  2. It promotes accountability.
  3. It promotes participation.
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the challenges faced by the Estimates Committee?

  1. Lack of resources
  2. Lack of expertise
  3. Political interference
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the reforms that have been proposed to strengthen the Estimates Committee?

  1. Increasing the number of members
  2. Providing more resources
  3. Giving the Committee more powers
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of the Estimates Committee in the Indian parliamentary system?

  1. It is a key instrument of financial oversight.
  2. It is a forum for public accountability.
  3. It is a means of promoting transparency.
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the recent initiatives taken by the Estimates Committee to enhance its effectiveness?

  1. Adopting a more proactive approach
  2. Focusing on specific areas of concern
  3. Seeking greater cooperation from the Government
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can the Estimates Committee be made more effective in the future?

  1. By giving it more powers
  2. By providing it with more resources
  3. By ensuring greater cooperation from the Government
  4. All of the above
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