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With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinises and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executives within the scope of such delegation?

  1. A.Committee on Government Assurances
  2. B.Committee on Subordinate Legislation
  3. C.Committee on rules
  4. D.Business Advisory Committee
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation is tasked with ensuring that the executive branch does not exceed the powers delegated to it by Parliament or the Constitution when framing rules, regulations, and by-laws. It examines whether such delegated powers are exercised within their legitimate scope.

Source: UPSC gs1 2018

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