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
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