Which of the following is NOT a device of parliamentary proceedings?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Full-day discussion.
In parliamentary proceedings, the term 'Full-day discussion' is not recognised as an official device. The standard devices include:
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Zero-hour discussion: A period immediately following the Question Hour, allowing members to raise matters of urgent public importance without prior notice.
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Half-an-Hour Discussion: A short-duration discussion on specific issues, typically lasting 30 minutes.
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Two-hour (short) discussion: A discussion lasting up to two hours on specific subjects, often initiated by a motion.