Language of debate in Parliament: In what language(s) may Members of Parliament speak in the House? Refer to Article 120 and the practices of the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha. Choose the correct allowance.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEnglish, Hindi or mother tongue (with the Chair's permission for the latter)
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BEnglish or Hindi only
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CEnglish only
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DHindi only
Answer
Correct Answer: English, Hindi or mother tongue (with the Chair's permission for the latter)
Explanation
Given data
- Asks permissible languages for MPs inside the House.
Concept/Approach Under Article 120, business is transacted in Hindi or English; a member who cannot express in either may, with the presiding officer's permission, address the House in their mother tongue. Interpretation facilities are provided.
Reasoning • Hence, English/Hindi are default; mother tongue is allowed with permission.
Final Answer English, Hindi or mother tongue (with the Chair's permission for the latter)