Which of the following statements is not correct about parliamentary committees?

a) They assist the parliament to discharge their duties. 

b) They work under the direction of the speaker/chairman. 

c) They present their report to the President of India. 

d) They are permanent in nature.

Solution: 

• As the functions of the Parliament are varied, complex and voluminous it is assisted by a number of parliamentary committees in the discharge of its duties. 
• The parliamentary committees are created by the respective houses of the Parliament itself and hence they work under the direction of the Speaker/ Chairman. 
• The parliamentary committees submit its report to the House or to the Speaker / Chairman and not to President. 
• The standing committees are permanent in nature and works continuously.

Ans: (c)