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Zero Hour in political jargon refers to

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Day when no business in Parliament is done
  2. Suspended motion
  3. Adjourned time
  4. Question-answer session

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Question-answer session

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Question-answer session. Zero Hour refers to the time immediately following the Question Hour in the Parliament, typically starting at 12 noon. It is an informal device that is not mentioned in the Constitution or the Rules of Procedure. During Zero Hour, Members of Parliament can raise urgent matters without prior notice. Though it is not officially scheduled, it has become a regular feature of parliamentary proceedings.