With reference to Parliamentary Committees in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. These committees play a crucial role in framing laws and assisting in the daily business of the House. 2. Parliamentary committees function only during the period when the Parliament is actively in session. 3. They are empowered to investigate departmental expenditures and look into allegations of corruption.
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 774
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because parliamentary committees assist in law-making and the daily conduct of the House. Statement 2 is incorrect because these committees remain functional and active regardless of whether the Parliament is in session or not. Statement 3 is correct as they play a key role in auditing departmental spending, exercising financial oversight, and investigating financial irregularities.