With respect to Parliamentary Forums, which of the following statement is/are incorrect?

1. These forums aim to work as a connecting bridge between the Members of Parliament and the general public. 

2. The duration of the office of members of the forum is co-terminus with their membership in the respective Houses. 

3. Members of Parliamentary Forums are elected by simple majority in their respective houses. 

Select the answer using the code given below: 

a) 1 only 

b) 1 and 3 only 

c) 2 only 

d) 2 and 3 only

Solution: 

• Parliamentary forums aim to provide a platform to the Members of Parliament (and not general public) to have interactions with the ministers concerned, experts and key officials from the nodal ministries. 
• The duration of the office of members of the forum is co-terminus with their membership in the respective Houses. 
• A member may also resign from the forum by writing to the Speaker/Chairman. 
• Members (other than the President and Vice-Presidents) of these forums are nominated by the speaker/chairman from amongst the leaders of various political parties/groups or their nominees, who have special knowledge/keen interest in the subject. 

Ans: (b)