A
To execute central welfare schemes directly at the district level.
B
To manage foreign trade agreements and bilateral diplomatic talks.
C
To adjudicate electoral disputes between political parties.
D
To examine legislation, budgets, and policies of specific ministries.
Correct answer: (d) To examine legislation, budgets, and policies of specific ministries.
Explanation
Option D is correct as DRSCs are designed specifically to examine legislation, budgets (Demands for Grants), and policies of specific ministries. Options A, C, and D describe executive implementation, foreign affairs, or judicial functions outside the mandate of parliamentary standing committees.
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