Which of the following committees are helped by the CAG in his work of exercising legislative control over the executive?
- 1. Public Accounts Committee
- 2. Privileges Committee
- 3. Estimates Committee
- 4. Committee on Public Undertakings
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A1, 3 and 4
- B1, 2 and 4
- C1, 2 and 3
- D1 and 4
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Correct answer: (d) 1 and 4
Explanation
The CAG helps Parliament control the executive's spending mainly through two financial committees:
- the Public Accounts Committee, which examines the CAG's audit reports on the appropriation and finance accounts (the CAG is called its "friend, philosopher and guide"), and
- the Committee on Public Undertakings, which examines the CAG's reports on public sector undertakings.
The Privileges Committee deals with breaches of privilege, and the Estimates Committee examines the budget estimates. The CAG has no role in either.