In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is:
- Ato allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importanceCorrect
- Bto let opposition members collect information from the ministers
- Cto allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
- Dto postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members
Explanation
The correct answer is A because an adjournment motion is a procedural device used in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a specific, definite matter of urgent public importance.
The primary object of this motion is to disrupt the regular business of the House to discuss a recent matter that has serious consequences. Because it interrupts the scheduled proceedings and carries an element of censure against the government, it requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted.
Option B refers to parliamentary questions, Option C refers to cut motions, and Option D describes the general power of the Speaker to adjourn the House or suspend a sitting due to grave disorder, which is different from a formal adjournment motion.
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