What should be the answer

Imran · 27 Aug 2026

Option B 1.​Under the Parliamentary framework for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) exercises financial control and reviews their performance. 2.​The examination of public enterprises by COPU takes the form of a comprehensive appraisal or evaluation of the performance of the undertaking 3.​It involves a thorough examination of the policies, programmes, and financial working of the enterprise (such as evaluating resource allocation, asset management, and identifying systemic operational inefficiencies or waste highlighted in audit reports) to ensure they are managed in accordance with sound business principles and prudent commercial practices.

Rollex · 16 Jul 2026

Estimates commitee

Neha · 19 Jun 2026

The correct answer is (B) Committee on Public Undertakings.Why this is the correct choice:The scenario describes the examination of a public enterprise (specifically a "comprehensive appraisal or evaluation of performance") and mentions the specialized committees constituted by Parliament.Role: The Committee on Public Undertakings is specifically tasked with examining the reports and accounts of public undertakings (like the district hospitals/medical procurement entities mentioned) and the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on these undertakings.Function: It checks whether the affairs of the public undertakings are being managed in accordance with sound business principles and prudent commercial practices.Specific Context: Since the question mentions \(30\%\) of the equipment is unused due to lack of staff and characterizes this as a policy not leading to desired results or leading to waste within a public undertaking, this falls directly under the purview of this committee.

Swarup · 30 May 2026

Committee on public Undertaking