Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 2

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

  1. to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
  2. to let opposition members collect information from the ministers.
  3. to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant.
  4. to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members.

Answer

to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.

  • (a) An adjournment motion is moved to draw the House's attention to a definite matter of urgent public importance by interrupting normal business. Verdict: Correct.
  • (b) Collecting information from ministers is mainly through Question Hour, calling attention, etc., not the purpose of an adjournment motion. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Reduction of a specific amount in a demand for grant is a cut motion, not an adjournment motion. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) Postponing proceedings due to disorder is done by the Presiding Officer adjourning the House, not through an adjournment motion. Verdict: Incorrect.
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