Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India :
- Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.
- Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer.
- No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?
Detailed Explanation:
Statement 1 — Incorrect. Unstarred questions require a written answer — NOT oral. The written reply is deemed to be laid on the Table of the House by the concerned Minister.
Statement 2 — Incorrect. Starred questions (marked with *) require an oral answer on the floor of the House — NOT written.
Statement 3 — Correct. Since unstarred questions are answered in writing, no supplementary (follow-up) questions can be asked on them. Supplementary questions can only be asked after oral replies to:
- Starred questions
- Short Notice Questions
Quick Reference Table:
| Type | Answer Mode | Supplementary Allowed? |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Starred Question | Oral on floor of House | ✅ Yes |
| Unstarred Question | Written (laid on Table) | ❌ No |
| Short Notice Question | Oral | ✅ Yes |
Key Trick: Statements 1 and 2 are exact swaps of each other — a classic UPSC reversal trap.
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