Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee. 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha. 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.  Select the answer using the code given below :  (a). 1 and 2 only  (b). 2 and 3 only  (c). 1 and 3 only  (d). 1, 2 and 3 Explanation: The Ethics Committee actually started as an ad-hoc committee. While it functions as a standing committee now, it wasn't always that way. Any person, not just a Member of Parliament, can file a complaint regarding unethical conduct of an MP. This ensures wider accountability. The Committee avoids taking up sub-judice matters to prevent interference with ongoing legal proceedings. Therefore, the correct answer is Option (c). Download Latest Polity Topic-Wise PYQs Book - link