In the Indian Parliament's sitting day, which mechanism allows members to ask ministers searching questions to elicit information from the government?
AThe half-an-hour discussion permitted only on Wednesdays each sitting week
BThe adjournment motion moved by the opposition on serious public-importance matters
CQuestion Hour, held every day during sessions, where ministers must respond
DThe Zero Hour at 12 noon when any topic may be raised without prior notice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Question Hour, held every day during sessions, where ministers must respond
Page 15 describes Question Hour as the daily mechanism for asking ministers questions; it is the most effective vigil instrument. Zero Hour follows but ministers are not bound to reply there.
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