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Who among the following appoints the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee?

Under Rule 258(1) of the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure, the Lok Sabha Speaker appoints the chairperson from among the committee's members. The Public Accounts Committee…

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Who among the following appoints the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee?

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Under Rule 258(1) of the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure, the Lok Sabha Speaker appoints the chairperson from among the committee's members. The Public Accounts Committee follows that appointment rule.

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Option A

The Rajya Sabha Chairman does not appoint the chairperson under this rule.

Option B

The Lok Sabha Speaker makes the appointment under Rule 258(1).

Option C

The Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition does not have the appointment power.

Option D

The President does not appoint the committee's chairperson.

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