2012 · Q61
The purpose of Adjournment motion in our Parliament is :
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- ATo allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
- BTo let opposition members collect information from concerned Ministers.
- CTo allow a reduction of specific amount in the demand of grant.
- DTo postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or the violent behavior on the part of some members.
Explanation
An adjournment motion is moved to discuss a definite matter of urgent public importance, interrupting normal business. It is not a device for collecting information from ministers (that is questions), for cutting grants (that is a cut motion), or for postponing proceedings over disorder. Hence option A.