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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 514

Q514

In Indian parliamentary functioning, "Zero Hour" means-

A.
Time before question hour
B.
First hour of the session
C.
Time immediately following question hour
Answer
D.
Acceptance of privilege motion

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Time immediately following the Question Hour is known as Zero Hour. It starts at 12:00 in noon, that is why it is called "Zero Hour". It is an Indian innovation in the field of Parliamentary practices. During Zero Hour members of Parliament with prior permission of presiding officer can raise matters of public importance even if it is not listed in the day's order paper.