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Consider the following statements:

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (PAC)

  1. 1.Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha.
  2. 2.Scrutinises appropriation and finance accounts of Government.
  3. 3.Examine the report of CAG.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 and 3 only

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) plays a crucial role in parliamentary oversight of government finances. It examines the appropriation accounts of the Union government and the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on such accounts, ensuring accountability in public spending. While the committee scrutinizes government accounts, its composition is drawn from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, not solely Lok Sabha.

Source: UPSC gs1 2013

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