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UGC NET June 2025 Political Science
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding parliamentary proceedings?
- 1. Starred questions require an oral answer and supplementary questions can follow.
- 2. Short notice question is asked by giving a notice of less than 2 days.
- 3. The adjournment motion needs the support of 50 members to admit it.
- 4. The Zero Hour starts immediately after the Question Hour and lasts until the agenda for the day.
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B1, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
C2 and 4 only
D1, 2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 3 and 4 only — Statements one, three and four are correct, so the answer is statements one, three and four only.
Explanation
★Statements one, three and four are correct, so the answer is statements one, three and four only.
★Starred questions are answered orally on the floor of the House and can be followed by supplementary questions.
★A short notice question is asked by giving a notice of less than ten days, not less than two days, which makes statement two incorrect.
★An adjournment motion is admitted with the consent of the Speaker and needs the support of at least 50 members.
★Zero Hour begins immediately after the Question Hour and continues until the regular agenda of the day is taken up.
★Zero Hour is an Indian innovation that is not mentioned in the rules of procedure.
★For NET, separate starred from unstarred questions and note that short notice questions need less than ten days' notice.
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