Zero Hour is an informal mechanism in the Indian Parliament allowing members to raise urgent matters without following the formal rules requiring prior notice.
Which of the following is not a correct description of the 'zero hour' ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2009 · Topic: The Parliament (Devices of Parliamentary Procedure: Questions Hour, Zero Hour, Motions, Resolutions)
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Answer: C. Questions to be asked during zero hour are circulated one day in advance only
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