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State the meaning of the term ‘Question Hour’

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By Ali Hossain

 State the meaning of the term ‘Question Hour’. 

- 2019

or

What is mean by the term ‘Question Hour’ in the contest of parliamentary procedures in India. 

- 2007

Answer :

The first hour of a sitting in both Houses of Parliament is allotted for asking and answering of questions. The purpose of the question is to obtain information on a matter of public importance or to discuss some grievance. Generally, the first hour of a sitting of the Lok Sabha is devoted to Questions and that hour is called the Question Hour.

The Question Hour keeps the Ministers on their toes. It is a valuable protection against injustice and slackness on the part of the government.The concerned Minister is obliged to answer to the Parliament, either orally or in writing, depending on the type of question raised.

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More Question of The Union Legislature :

  1. Name the two houses of the Indian Parliament. [ICSE Board-2020, 2015]
  2. What is meant by the term 'Session'? [ICSE Board-2020]
  3. What is the normal term of office of the Lok Sabha? [ICSE Board 2019,2016] OR What is the term of the "Lok Sabha"? [ICSE Board Specimen Paper, 2018], 2019
  4. State the meaning of the term ‘Question Hour’. - 2019 Or, What is mean by the term ‘Question Hour’ in the contest of parliamentary procedures in India. - 2007
  5. Name the Presiding Officer of the Lok Sabha. - 2019
  6. What is the maximum gap allowed between the two parliamentary sessions? - 2018
  7. State the minimum number of times the Lok Sabha must meet in a year. - 2014, 2015
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