Indian Polity PYQ 210 of 440 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

Which of the following statements are correct?

  • 1. Calling Attention Motion is an Indian innovation.
  • 2. Calling Attention Motion is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.
  1. AOnly (1)
  2. BOnly (2)
  3. CBoth (1) and (2)
  4. DNone of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Only (1)

Explanation

Only statement 1 is correct.

  • The calling attention motion is an Indian innovation in parliamentary procedure, in use since 1954. A member calls a minister's attention to a matter of urgent public importance, and the minister makes a statement.
  • It is provided for in the Rules of Procedure (for example, Rule 197 of the Lok Sabha), so statement 2 is wrong.

Zero Hour is another Indian innovation, but it is not in the Rules of Procedure.

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