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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Parliamentary Standing Committee seeks transparency in appointment of judges.Who is the head of committee
A
Mallikarjun Kharge
B
Ghulam Nabi Azad
C
Anand Sharma
D
Arun Jaitley
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Justice Indu Malhotra. The Supreme Court has appointed former SC Judge, Indu Malhotra, as the Chairperson to head the inquiry committee, along with other members.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 24 department-related standing committees (DRSCs). Each of these committees have 31 members – 21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha. These members are to be nominated by the Speaker of Lok Sabha or the Chairman of Rajya Sabha respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Indian Parliament, a Standing committee is a committee consisting of Members of Parliament or MPs . It is a permanent and regular committee which is constituted from time to time according to the provisions of an Act of Parliament or Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Chief Justice of India would, in consultation with the two seniormost Judges of the Supreme Court, form his opinion in regard to a person to be recommended for appointment to the High Court.

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