Question 1

What is the minimum number of members required to be present in the House to transact any business known as?

Accepted Answer

Quorum. Quorum is the minimum number of members required to function. It is one-tenth of the total membership of the House. If the quorum is absent, the presiding officer must adjourn the House.

Question 2

The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is generally reserved for?

Accepted Answer

Question Hour. The first hour of a sitting is the Question Hour. During this time, members ask questions and ministers give answers. It usually starts at 11:00 AM.

Question 3

Which parliamentary device is an Indian innovation introduced in 1962?

Accepted Answer

Zero Hour. Zero Hour is an Indian innovation in parliamentary procedure. It starts immediately after the Question Hour. Members can raise matters without prior notice.

Question 4

Who has the authority to issue a notification for the 'Prorogation' of a session?

Accepted Answer

President of India. The President of India issues the notification for prorogation. It terminates a session of the House but not the House itself. It is different from adjournment, which is done by the presiding officer.

Question 5

Which term describes the termination of a parliamentary sitting for an indefinite period?

Accepted Answer

Adjournment sine die. Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting without fixing a date for resumption. The presiding officer of the House has this power. It usually occurs at the end of a session.

Parliamentary Terms — Set 1