Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the parliamentary practice of asking Questions in the Parliament of India ?
- 1. The first hour of every sitting in both the Houses of Parliament is devoted to asking questions, referred to as the ‘Question Hour’.
- 2. Questions are generally asked by the Members of Parliament from the Ministers.
- 3. ‘Half-an-Hour Discussions’ on matters arising out of questions already answered can be held only in the Lok Sabha.
- 4. Questions cannot be addressed to a private member.
Select the answer using the code given below :
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 4
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Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2024
– Statement 2 is correct: Questions are primarily directed at Ministers to hold the executive accountable.
– Statement 3 is incorrect: Half-an-Hour Discussions are held in both Houses.
– Statement 4 is incorrect: Questions can be addressed to private members under specific circumstances.