Parliamentary committee system (reforms): In what way does the newer committee system improve upon the earlier one? Think of the 1990s department-related standing committees and their budget scrutiny role. Choose the most accurate improvement.

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• Asks for the key advantage of the newer department-related standing committee system.

Concept/ApproachThe major improvement introduced by the Department-related Standing Committees is detailed, subject-wise and ministry-wise scrutiny of Demands for Grants, bills and policies—work that is hard to accomplish on the floor due to time constraints.

ReasoningCommittees analyse estimates, performance and policy in depth → enhances legislative oversight and budgetary control.

Common pitfallsAssuming the improvement is that demands are accepted without scrutiny (the exact opposite). While proportional party representation is a feature, the most distinctive improvement is comprehensive, detailed grant examination.

Final AnswerIt enables Parliament to examine the grants of all ministries and departments in detail