Parliamentary Control Over Administration – UPSC Prelims PYQ 2001
In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?
- Through Consultative Committees of various ministries
- Through Parliamentary Committees
- By making the administrators send periodic reports
- By compelling the executive to issue writs
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- The Indian Parliament exercises effective control over administration mainly through various Parliamentary Committees such as the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Estimates Committee, and Committee on Public Undertakings. These committees examine government expenditure, policies, and administrative functioning in detail, thereby ensuring executive accountability to Parliament
Answer: (b) Through Parliamentary Committees
