What is the purpose of parliamentary questions on a policy?

Correct answer: To seek information and accountability from government

Direct answer: A is correct. Parliamentary questions allow Members of Parliament to ask ministers for facts, explanations, progress reports, and details about government policies. The minister’s answer places information on the public record and gives Parliament an opportunity to examine whether the policy is being implemented properly, fairly, and lawfully. This is an important part of accountability: the government must explain its actions to the elected representatives. A is correct because it includes both information and responsibility. B is wrong because the voting age is determined by law, not by questions about a policy. C is wrong because parliamentary questions cannot change a candidate’s caste or identity. D is wrong because courts issue judicial orders through legal proceedings; Parliament does not write court orders. Memory cue: Question Hour means “ask, explain, and answer,” so connect it with transparency and accountability.