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The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through

  1. 1.Adjournment motion
  2. 2.Question hour
  3. 3.Supplementary questions

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Parliament employs various mechanisms to hold the executive accountable. The Question Hour allows members to ask questions to ministers, seeking information and highlighting issues. Adjournment motions can be moved to discuss matters of urgent public importance, thereby drawing attention to executive failings. Supplementary questions are a crucial part of question hour, allowing for deeper probing and clarification of ministerial responses, ensuring greater scrutiny.

Source: UPSC gs1 2017

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