Consider the following parliamentary practices:

1. Zero Hour

2. Calling Attention Motion

3. Question Hour

4. Privilege Motion

How many of the above is/are Indian novelties in parliamentary practice?

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Zero Hour is an Indian parliamentary novelty. It is the time immediately after Question Hour when members raise matters of urgent public importance without prior notice or approval from the Speaker. Hence, 1 is correct.
• Calling Attention Motion is a parliamentary feature in India, allowing members to bring urgent matters to the government's attention, requiring a minister's statement. Hence, 2 is correct.
• Question Hour exists in other countries, including the UK. It is not exclusive to India. Hence, 3 is incorrect.
• Privilege Motion exists in parliamentary systems worldwide to address breaches of parliamentary privilege. Hence, 4 is incorrect.