What is the total number of categories of Parliamentary Committees in the Rajya Sabha?

Correct option is D

The Rajya Sabha has two main categories of Parliamentary Committees:

1. Standing Committees – These are permanent committees and function continuously.
2. Ad hoc Committees – These are temporary committees formed for specific purposes and dissolved after their task is completed.

Standing Committees are further classified into:

• Financial Standing Committees
• Department-related Standing Committees
• Other Standing Committees

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• Parliamentary Committees are essential for detailed legislative scrutiny.
• The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have separate committees but work together on various issues.
• Ad hoc Committees include Select Committees and Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPCs).
• Standing Committees play a crucial role in reviewing bills and policies.
• These committees enhance parliamentary efficiency by dividing work into specialized groups.