question vs ask

question is a noun but ask is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
question	Yes	No	Yes	No
ask	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ask is a hypernym of question; that is, ask is a word with a broader meaning than question:

Other hypernyms of question include enquire, inquire.

As verbs, ask is a hypernym of question; that is, ask is a word with a broader meaning than question:

Other hypernyms of question include enquire, inquire.

question (noun)	ask (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
an instance of questioning
the subject matter at issue
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
an informal reference to a marriage proposal

question (verb)	ask (verb)
pose a question	make a request or demand for something to somebody
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of	direct or put; seek an answer to
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation	address a question to and expect an answer from
pose a series of questions to	consider obligatory; request and expect
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting	require or ask for as a price or condition
	make a date
	require as useful, just, or proper