Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
What is the specialized parliamentary instrument used to raise a matter of urgent public importance during the 'Zero Hour' without prior formal notice?
A. Calling Attention Motion
B. Adjournment Motion
C. Zero Hour Submission✓ Correct Answer
D. Short Duration Discussion
💡 Solution & Explanation
Zero Hour submissions allow members of Parliament to raise matters of urgent public importance immediately after the Question Hour without observing the mandatory advance notice period required for standard motions. Adjournment motions and calling attention notices follow stricter procedural guidelines and require formal prior notice.
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