Question

Explain the following terms: Motion of Thanks; Quorum; The Zero Hour.

Answer 1

Motion of Thanks:- Motion of Thanks is a motion in Indian Parliament which follows the address of the President of India to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the commencement of first session of a new Lok Sabha and first session of every year.
Quorum:- The minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
Zero Hour:- The time immediately following the Question Hour has come to be known as "Zero Hour". It starts at around 12 noon (hence the name) and members can, with prior notice to the Speaker, raise issues of importance during this time.