UPSC Prelims 2026 · GS Paper 1 · Question 58
Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India : 1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House. 2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer. 3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?
Correct answer: Option C
Polity
Options
- (a) All the three statements are coITect.
- (b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
- (c) there is only one correct statement.
- (d) There is no correct statement.
Detailed solution
Answer
Option (C) — Only one correct statement
Explanation
- The Question Hour is the first hour of a sitting session of the Parliament of India devoted to questions raised by Members of Parliament.
- Parliamentary questions are primarily categorized into Starred, Unstarred, and Short Notice questions.
- These questions are vital tools for Members to hold the executive accountable and seek information on matters of public importance.
Statement Analysis
- Statement 1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House: Incorrect. An unstarred question is one for which a written answer is desired by the Member.
- Statement 2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer: Incorrect. A starred question requires an oral answer in the House and is distinguished by an asterisk mark.
- Statement 3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question: Correct. Because the reply to an unstarred question is laid on the table in a written format, it is not possible to ask supplementary questions.