In parliamentary practice, the first hour of a sitting of the Lok Sabha is designated as 'Question Hour'. During this time, members ask questions to the government, and ministers respond.
Question Hour in the Parliament refers to
Asked in Extension officer (EO) 2019 · Topic: The Parliament (Devices of Parliamentary Procedure: Questions Hour, Zero Hour, Motions, Resolutions)
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