Question

In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

(a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

(b) to let opposition members collect information from the ministers

(c) to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant

(d) to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members

Answer 1

(a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

Adjournment motion:

(i) It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the house to a definite matter of urgent public importance.

(ii) It is regarded as an extraordinary device, because it interrupts the normal business of the house.

(iii) It involves an element of censure against the government and Rajya Sabha cannot introduce Adjournment Motion.

(iv) The discussion on adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.