Parliamentary Questions and Motions

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Define a 'No-Confidence Motion' in the context of the Indian Parliament.

Describe the process for moving a No-Confidence Motion in the Lok Sabha.

Describe the process of asking a Short Notice Question in the Indian Parliament.

Describe the purpose of a Privilege Motion in the Indian Parliament.

Explain the difference between a starred and an unstarred question in the Indian Parliament.

Explain the difference between an Adjournment Motion and a No-Confidence Motion.

Explain the importance of Parliamentary Questions in ensuring government accountability.

Explain the significance of the 'Question Hour' in the Indian Parliament.

What is the maximum number of questions a member can submit for a particular day in the Lok Sabha? (1) 10 (2) 20 (3) 5 (4) 15

What is the minimum number of members required to support an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha? (1) 25 (2) 50 (3) 100 (4) 10

Which of the following is a condition for the admissibility of a Parliamentary Question? (1) It should not seek information on matters pending before a court (2) It should not contain arguments (3) It should be concise (4) All of the above

Which of the following is a device for seeking information from the government in Parliament? (1) Motion of Thanks (2) Question (3) Adjournment Motion (4) Censure Motion

Fill in the blank: A ________ motion is moved to draw the attention of the House to a breach of privilege by a member or outsider.

Fill in the blank: A ________ motion is moved to express disapproval of the policies of the government or a particular minister.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a motion moved to thank the President for his address to both Houses of Parliament.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for admitting questions in the Lok Sabha.

True or False: A Censure Motion must state the reasons for its adoption.

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 on matters of urgent public importance in Parliament.

True or False: The government is bound to answer all questions asked in Parliament.