Which Committees is described as the ‘twin sister’ of the Estimates Committee?
(A) Public Accounts Committee
(B) Committee on Public Under-takings
(C) Departmental Standing Committee
(D) Privilege Committee
Correct Answer : Public Accounts Committee
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee is called the twin-sister of the Estimates Committee. It is its duty to scrutinize the appropriation accounts and the report of the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India. Unlike the Estimates Committee, it has at its disposal the expert advice of the CAG based upon a detailed examination of the government’s accounts.
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