In which of the Parliamentary Financial Committees is the Rajya Sabha not represented?
(A) Public Accounts Committee
(B) Estimates Committee
(C) Committee on Public Undertakings
(D) Expenditure Committee

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Correct answer is (B) Estimates Committee

Among the three principal Parliamentary Financial Committees—Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Estimates Committee, and Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU)—the Estimates Committee is composed only of Lok Sabha members. The Rajya Sabha is not represented on this committee.

Public Accounts Committee (PAC): 22 members → 15 Lok Sabha + 7 Rajya Sabha. Examines CAG reports and how money granted by Parliament was spent.
Estimates Committee: 30 Lok Sabha members only. Studies budget “estimates,” suggests economies, and improves administrative efficiency—no Rajya Sabha representation.
Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU): 22 members → 15 Lok Sabha + 7 Rajya Sabha. Reviews the performance and accounts of PSUs, often using CAG’s reports.

E = Estimates = “Exclusive” Lok Sabha. (PAC & COPU include Rajya Sabha; Estimates does not.)