Which of the following is correct about the Estimates Committee of the parliament 1 I...........

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Which of the following is correct about the Estimates Committee of the parliament?

1. It has been described as ‘continuous economy committee’

2. A minister cannot be elected as the member of the committee

3. Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee

4. The chairman of the committee is invariably from the ruling party

1 only

2 and 4

All of the above

None

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Explanation:

The Estimates Committee, constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members. The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members. A Minister cannot be elected as a member of the Committee and if a member after his election to the Committee, is appointed a Minister, he ceases to be a member of the Committee from the date of such appointment. A minister cannot be elected as the member of the committee. Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee.The chairman of the committee is invariably from the ruling party.