A
A permanent standing committee of the Lok Sabha exclusively handling financial budgets
B
An ad hoc parliamentary panel set up by Parliament for the detailed scrutiny of specific bills or subjects
C
A mandatory judicial tribunal established to resolve inter-state legislative disputes
D
An executive body comprising cabinet ministers appointed to draft ordinances
Correct answer: (b) An ad hoc parliamentary panel set up by Parliament for the detailed scrutiny of specific bills or subjects
Explanation
Key B is correct because a JPC is an ad hoc panel constituted for the detailed scrutiny of specific bills or subjects. It is not a permanent standing committee or a judicial tribunal.
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