GK Question

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The Committee on Public Undertakings examines the reports of the ______ and has ______ members (15 from Lok Sabha + 7 from Rajya Sabha).

Answer: Comptroller and Auditor General, 22

The Committee on Public Undertakings (CPU) has 22 members (15 LS + 7 RS) and examines reports of the CAG on public sector undertakings. It assesses efficiency, financial performance, and autonomy of PSUs. Like PAC, its Chairman is traditionally from the Opposition, ensuring non-partisan scrutiny of government enterprises.

Topic Parliamentary Committees
Exam Relevance Parliamentary oversight question for SSC and UPSC; tests accountability mechanisms for public enterprises