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An MP raises an urgent matter without notice and the minister is not bound to reply. Which device is this?Read the answer and worked solution →Which report helps the Lok Sabha probe misuse of public funds?Read the answer and worked solution →Catch the Lok Sabha powersRead the answer and worked solution →Pop the control toolsRead the answer and worked solution →Run the numbersRead the answer and worked solution →Slice the Parliament wordsRead the answer and worked solution →Lok Sabha or Rajya SabhaRead the answer and worked solution →Stages of a billRead the answer and worked solution →Type the numberRead the answer and worked solution →Parliament bingoRead the answer and worked solution →

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An MP raises an urgent matter without notice and the minister is not bound to reply. Which device is this?

  1. No confidence
  2. Money bill
  3. Zero Hour
  4. Question Hour
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Correct answer: C. Zero Hour

1. Zero Hour lets members raise any matter. 2. Ministers are not bound to reply. 3. Question Hour, by contrast, requires answers. _Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 5, Legislature._

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Which report helps the Lok Sabha probe misuse of public funds?

  1. Election Commission of India
  2. Finance Commission of India
  3. Law Commission of India
  4. Comptroller and Auditor General
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Correct answer: D. Comptroller and Auditor General

1. The budget lets the House control the purse. 2. Misuse is examined via the CAG report. 3. The Public Accounts Committee assists. _Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 5, Legislature._

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Catch the Lok Sabha powers

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Items
  1. Matches the category
    Yes
    Item
    Start money bill
  2. Matches the category
    Yes
    Item
    Veto money bill
  3. Matches the category
    Yes
    Item
    Remove the govt
  4. Matches the category
    Yes
    Item
    No confidence
  5. Matches the category
    Yes
    Item
    Amend money bill
  6. Matches the category
    No
    Item
    Elect President
  7. Matches the category
    No
    Item
    Amend the Const.
  8. Matches the category
    No
    Item
    Impeach the Pres
  9. Matches the category
    No
    Item
    Pass other bills
Category
Lok Sabha only
Instructions
Catch the powers only the Lok Sabha has. Let the shared ones fall.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 5, Legislature._

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