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Estimates Committee

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A financial committee of Lok Sabha tasked with examining budget estimates of government ministries, suggesting alternative policies or reorganization for efficiency. It checks whether funds are well laid out within the vote of the House. The committee, chaired traditionally by a ruling party MP, can propose improvements but not question government policies in principle. Often overshadowed by the PAC, the Estimates Committee’s role is to recommend cost-effective measures, prevent wasteful expenditure, and evaluate performance. Although it does not have powers to enforce changes, it draws attention to budgetary discipline and prudent resource allocation.

Practice Questions

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?