Which of the following Parliamentary Committees is jointly elected by both Houses of Parliament?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Committee on Public Undertakings
In the Indian Parliamentary system, committees are classified based on their composition. While many committees are specific to a single House, the "Financial Committees" have unique membership rules.
Why "Committee on Public Undertakings" is the answer
The Committee on Public Undertakings is one of the three permanent financial committees. It is a joint committee because its members are drawn from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Total Members: 22
Composition: 15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
Election Method: Members are elected every year from amongst their respective Houses according to the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
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