The members of the parliamentary committee
A. are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
B. are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker
C. are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
D. both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option C

Parliamentary Committees are of two kinds. Ad Hoc committee and standing committee. Ad Hoc committee appointed for specific purpose and they exist for particular task and submit a report. Ad Hoc committee is selected and joined on a bill.
Standing Committee like business advisory committee,committee on petition,committee of privileges ,the rules committee etc are the standing committee.