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Parliamentary Committees (Composition): How are members of Parliamentary Committees chosen? Consider both appointment/election by the House and party-strength proportionality. Choose the most accurate statement.

Difficulty: Easy

They are appointed by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister
They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Speaker
They are drawn from parties/groups in proportion to their strength in the House(s)
Both (b) and (c)

Correct Answer: They are drawn from parties/groups in proportion to their strength in the House(s)

Explanation:

What is being asked?
Identify the correct feature of Parliamentary Committee membership.

Given data

Standard practice in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha committees

Concept/Approach
Members are elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman; composition reflects proportional representation of parties. The President plays no role in appointing members; hence (a) and (b) are incorrect. Option (c) states the accurate principle.

Final Answer
They are drawn from parties/groups in proportion to their strength in the House(s)

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