The parliament exercises control over administration through the executive with
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
All the above
The Indian Parliament ensures executive accountability through several layers of oversight, ranging from daily interactions to long-term financial scrutiny.
Breakdown of Parliamentary Control:
Statement A (General Control): During Question Hour and Zero Hour, Members of Parliament (MPs) can directly question ministers. Procedures like Adjournment Motions, Censure Motions, and No-Confidence Motions serve as powerful tools to debate and challenge government policies.
Statement B (Financial Control): Under the principle of "No taxation without representation," the executive cannot spend a single rupee without parliamentary approval via the Budget. Post-expenditure control is maintained through the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
Statement C (Detailed Control via Committees): Since the Parliament is too large a body to handle every detail, it works through Parliamentary Committees (like the Public Accounts Committee or Estimates Committee). these committees go through the "fine print" of administrative actions and financial accounts.
Fast Facts for Revision:
Article 75(3): This is the constitutional bedrock of control, stating that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Public Accounts Committee (PAC): Often called the "Twin Sister" of the Estimates Committee, it examines the audit reports of the CAG to ensure that public money was spent legally and wisely.
Estimates Committee: The largest committee of Parliament (30 members, all from Lok Sabha), often referred to as a "Continuous Economy Committee."
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