Parliamentary Questions and Motions

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Explain the difference between a Starred and an Unstarred Question in the Indian Parliament.

Explain the importance of the Motion of Thanks in the Indian Parliament.

Explain the process of moving a No-Confidence Motion in the Lok Sabha.

Explain the process of submitting a Parliamentary Question in the Lok Sabha.

Explain the purpose of a Censure Motion in the Indian Parliament.

Explain the significance of Parliamentary Questions in ensuring government accountability.

What is a 'Motion' in the context of Parliamentary proceedings?

What is a 'Parliamentary Question' in the context of the Indian Parliament?

What is the maximum number of questions a Member of Parliament can submit for a day? (1) 10 (2) 20 (3) 5 (4) 15

What is the minimum number of Lok Sabha members required to support a No-Confidence Motion for it to be admitted? (1) 25 (2) 50 (3) 100 (4) 10

Which motion is used to reduce the amount of demand in the budget by a specified sum? (1) Cut Motion (2) Adjournment Motion (3) No-Confidence Motion (4) Privilege Motion

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a Starred Question? (1) Oral answer (2) Supplementary questions allowed (3) Written answer (4) Listed with a star

Fill in the blank: A _______ Cut Motion is moved to reduce the demand for a grant by Rs. 100 to express disapproval of a specific policy.

Fill in the blank: A _______ Motion is moved to discuss a specific and important matter that needs immediate attention.

Fill in the blank: A _______ Motion is moved to express lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers.

Fill in the blank: A Privilege Motion is moved when a member feels that a breach of _______ has occurred.

True or False: A Censure Motion can be moved only against the entire Council of Ministers and not against an individual minister.

True or False: A member can ask a question on a matter pending before a court of law.

True or False: A Short Notice Question can be asked without the Speaker's permission.

True or False: A Starred Question in Parliament requires an oral answer.