UPSC Prelims 2002 Q73: Indian Polity – Parliament & State Legislatures
The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by
the
- (a) President of India
- (b) Ministry of Railways
- (c) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- (d) Ministry of Transport
Answer: (c) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Explanation
Constitution of the Consultative Committee for Railway Zones
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs | Constitutes the Consultative Committees of Members of Parliament for various ministries |
| President of India | Does not form these committees |
| Ministry of Railways | Hosts the committee but does not constitute it |
| Ministry of Transport | Not concerned |
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs constitutes the Consultative Committees of Members of Parliament, including the committees for the railway zones. The Ministry of Railways provides the secretarial support and the agenda.
Answer: (c) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. The President does not constitute the committee.
- (b) Incorrect. The Ministry of Railways only services the committee.
- (c) CORRECT. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs constitutes it.
- (d) Incorrect. The Ministry of Transport is not responsible.
Key point
Consultative Committees: informal forums of MPs and Ministers; set up by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Remember
Consultative Committees of MPs: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Ministry of Railways because the subject is railways.
- Naming the President for any committee.
- Confusing them with parliamentary standing committees.
Exam tip
All consultative committees are constituted by Parliamentary Affairs.
Sources
- Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs — Consultative Committees
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity