Q59.
Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of Indi 1. Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha. 3. No Minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee. 4. Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
Answer
D
Explanation
The Committee on the Welfare of SCs/STs has 30 members: 20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. Its chairperson is appointed by the Lok Sabha Speaker; ministers cannot be members; and the term is one year. All four statements are therefore incorrect → D.