Question

Which of the following statements regarding Zero Hour are correct ?

a. Zero Hour is an Indian innovation in the field of Parliamentary Procedure.

b. The time gap between the question hour and the agenda of house is known as Zero Hour.

c. This device has been in existence since 1962.

d. It is an informal device available to the members of the Parliament. 

1. a, b 'and c 
2. a, c and d 
3. b and c
4. All of the above 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the above 

The Correct answer is All of the above.

• Unlike the question hour, the zero-hours is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure. Thus it is an informal device available to the members of the Parliament to raise matters without any prior notice. Hence statement a and d are correct.
• The zero hour starts immediately after the question hour and lasts until the agenda for the day (i.e, regular business of the House) is taken up. In other words, the time gap between the question hour and the agenda is known as zero hours. Hence statement b is correct.
• It is an Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has been in existence since 1962. Hence statement c is correct.