First hour of every parliamentary sitting is slotted for this.
During this time, the members ask questions and the ministers usually give answers.
Three kinds questions
A starred question (distinguished by an asterisk) requires an oral answer and hence supplementary questions can follow.
An unstarred question requires a written answer and hence, supplementary questions cannot follow.
A short notice question asked by giving a notice of less than ten days. It is answered orally.
Questions can be asked to Ministers and Private Members
Colour code for questions
Starred Question - Green
Unstarred Question - White
Short notice questions –light pink
Private members - yellow colour
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