Q. In the context of Zero hour, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is mentioned in the rules of procedure.
2. It is conducted in both houses mandatorily during each day of the session.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer
Zero Hour an informal device available to the members of the Parliament to raise matters without any prior notice. The zero hour starts immediately after the question hour and lasts until the agenda for the day is taken up.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Zero hour is not mentioned in the rules of procedure unlike question hour. It is an Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has been in existence since 1962.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Zero Hour is a convention and hence it is not conducted on daily basis during the session. Its exercises depend upon the will of the Speaker/ Chairman.
