Who among the following constitutes the various consultative committees of Members of both the Houses of Parliament in India ?

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Q: 20 (IES/2006)
Who among the following constitutes the various consultative committees of Members of both the Houses of Parliament in India ?

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Polity

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IES

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Option 1: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is not a member of the consultative committees. The committees are constituted by members of both Houses of Parliament, and the Leader of Opposition is a position held by a Member of Parliament (MP) from the party with the highest number of MPs in opposition.

Option 2: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

This option is correct. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is responsible for coordinating the functioning of both Houses of Parliament. It plays a significant role in the establishment and functioning of various consultative committees. These committees are formed to discuss and provide feedback on various subjects related to legislative matters, government policies, and public issues.

Option 3: Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not directly involved in the formation of the consultative committees. The Speaker`s role is to preside over the sessions of the Lok Sabha and ensure the smooth conduct of parliamentary proceedings.

Option 4: The Vice President of India in his capacity as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

The Vice President of India, as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, is not involved in the constitution of the consultative committees. The Vice President`s role is to