Which of the following is not a correct description of the ‘zero hour* ?

The 'Zero Hour' is an informal Indian parliamentary innovation that has existed since 1962 [t5]. It is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure and is based purely on convention [c1][t1]. It typically occurs immediately after the Question Hour and before the regular agenda of the House [t5]. During this time, members can raise matters of urgent public importance and serious grievances without any prior notice [t5]. Unlike the Question Hour, where questions are submitted and circulated well in advance (usually 15 days), the defining characteristic of Zero Hour is its spontaneity [t4][t5]. Therefore, the statement that questions for Zero Hour are circulated one day in advance is incorrect, as the device is specifically designed to allow for democratic discussion beyond the rigid constraints of formal rules and advance notice procedures [t1][t5].

Sources

1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > ons > p. 242
2. [2] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/Procedure/RajyaSabhaAtWork/English/639-649/CHAPTER19.pdf