Concept:The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a standing parliamentary committee that verifies how the government spends public money.
Explanation:The total strength of the PAC is
22 members.
Out of these,
15 members are elected from the Lok Sabha.
The remaining
7 members are elected from the Rajya Sabha.
Members are elected every year by proportional representation through the single transferable vote.
A Minister cannot be elected as a member of this committee.
The Chairman is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and since 1967, the Chairman is usually chosen from the Opposition.
The PAC examines the audit reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
It ensures that money granted by Parliament is spent only for its intended purpose.
The committee does not have the power to penalize; its findings are advisory in nature and are presented to Parliament.
Answer:The number of members elected to the Public Accounts Committee from the Rajya Sabha is
7.
Hence, the correct option is D.
7.