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Discuss, how Parliament controls the executive through Censure Motion and No-Confidence motion interpolation?
Solution
The Question Hour (Interpolation): The Question Hour, Calling Attention Notices and Half-an-Hour Discussion are some of the devices to seek information from the government about its policies and performance in various spheres. Of these the most important is the Question Hour. The first hour of a sitting in both Houses is allotted for asking and answering of questions. The purpose of the questions is to obtain information on a matter of public importance or to ventilate a grievance. The Question Hour keeps the Ministers on their toes. It is a valuable protection against injustice and slackness on the part of the Government.
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