Question

During the _________ members of the Parliament raise all types of questions, without any permission or prior notice.

• A. Question hour
• B. Zero hour
• C. Prime Time
• D. Standard time

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Zero hour

Zero Hour denotes the time immediately following the Question Hour in both Houses of Parliament. It starts at around 12 noon and members can, with prior notice to the Speaker, raise issues of importance during this time. Mainly discussions on important Bills, the Budget, and other issues of national importance take place from 2 pm onwards.