UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 83 of 100
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Question 83
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
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 ?

Options

A
a) All the three statements are correct.
B
b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
C
c) There is only one correct statement.
Correct Answer
D
d) There is no correct statement.

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct: (Unstarred Questions - Written) These do not have a star and do not get floor time. The minister provides a written reply that is printed and tabled.

Statement 2 is not correct: (Starred Questions - Oral) A Member marks the question with an asterisk because they want to discuss it live on the floor.

Statement 3 is correct: In the case of unstarred questions, no supplementary questions are permitted, the written answers provided by the minister are considered final.
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