Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India:
- Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha.
- No Minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee.
- Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?
Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 — Incorrect. The Chairperson is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha — NOT the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2 — Incorrect. The composition is reversed:
- 20 members → elected by Lok Sabha
- 10 members → elected by Rajya Sabha
Statement 3 — Incorrect. No Minister is eligible to be a member — there is absolutely no exception, not even for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. If a member is appointed Minister after election, they immediately cease to be a member.
Statement 4 — Incorrect. The term does not exceed one year — NOT two years. It is reconstituted annually, like other major standing committees (PAC, Estimates Committee).
All Four Statements are Wrong — Quick Reference:
| Statement | Claimed | Correct |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairperson by RS Chairman | By Lok Sabha Speaker |
| 2 | 20 RS + 10 LS | 20 LS + 10 RS |
| 3 | Minister of SJ&E exempt | No minister exempt |
| 4 | 2-year term | 1-year term |
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