2004 · Q29
29. Consider the following statements related to the Indian parliamentary system :
- 1If forty or more members support an Adjournment Motion, only then the related matter can be taken up for discussion.
- 2Under an Adjournment Motion, even a sub judice matter can be taken up for discussion.
- 3Under Article 112 of the Constitution of India, the Union Finance Minister causes to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament and 'Annual Financial Statement' for each financial year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
PolityParliament
- A1 only
- B3 only
- C2 and 3
- DNone
Explanation
Statement 1 is false: an Adjournment Motion requires the support of at least 50 members, not 40. Statement 2 is false: a matter that is sub judice cannot be raised through an Adjournment Motion. Statement 3 is correct in substance: Article 112 provides that an Annual Financial Statement (the Budget) is laid before both Houses of Parliament for every financial year, presented by the Finance Minister on the President's behalf. Hence only statement 3 is correct.