The Public Accounts Committee is a parliamentary committee that scrutinizes the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, primarily focusing on government expenditure.
Which one of the following statements regarding Public Accounts Committee is correct ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2020 · Topic: Parliamentary Committees (Financial Committees: Public Accounts Committee (PAC))
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Answer: A. It consists of fifteen members from Lok Sabha and seven members from Rajya Sabha
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