Parliamentary Questions and Motions

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the main difference between an adjournment motion and a censure motion.

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

Describe the purpose of a 'Calling Attention Motion' in the Indian Parliament.

Describe the role of the Speaker in admitting parliamentary questions and motions.

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

Explain the importance of parliamentary questions in ensuring government accountability.

Explain the process of moving a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.

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

What is the minimum number of members required to support an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha? (1) 30 (2) 50 (3) 100 (4) 10

Which of the following is a feature of the 'Calling Attention Motion'? (1) It requires prior notice (2) It is not allowed in the Rajya Sabha (3) It allows a member to seek an authoritative statement from a minister (4) It leads to the resignation of the government if passed

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Indian Parliament regarding questions? (1) Zero Hour (2) Starred Question (3) Privilege Motion (4) Adjournment Motion

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a Short Notice Question? (1) Requires at least 10 days' notice (2) Relates to a matter of urgent public importance (3) Can be answered orally (4) Can be asked with less than 10 days' notice

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

Fill in the blank: A ________ question in Parliament is answered orally and supplementary questions can be asked.

Fill in the blank: A motion expressing lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers is called a ________ motion.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Hour is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of Parliament but is an Indian innovation.

True or False: A censure motion can be moved against an individual minister or the entire Council of Ministers.

True or False: A member can ask more than one starred question in a single day in the Indian Parliament.

True or False: A starred question in Parliament requires a written answer only.

True or False: Supplementary questions can be asked after an unstarred question is answered.