The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over which of the following committees of the Lok Sabha?

1. Rules Committee 

2. Business Advisory Committee 

3. General Purpose Committee 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

a) 1 only 

b) 2 only 

c) 1 and 2 only 

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: 

• The Rules Committee of Lok Sabha consist of 15 members with Speaker acting as ex-officio chairperson. This Committee considers the matters of procedure and conduct of business in the house.  
• The Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha Consist of 15 members with Speaker acting as its chairperson. This committee regulates the programmes and time table of the house. 
• The General-Purpose Committee of Lok Sabha deals with matter that do not falls under the jurisdiction of any other committee. The Speaker acts as an ex-officio chairperson of LS General Purpose Committee.

Ans: (d)