Q: 27 (IAS/2012)
question_subject:
Polity
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
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keywords:
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In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
An adjournment motion is an extraordinary procedure that allows members of the Parliament to discuss a matter of urgent public importance. It is a device that enables members to draw the attention of the House to a specific issue and seek an immediate discussion on it. The procedure involves the suspension of the normal business of the House to take up the issue that is brought up through the adjournment motion.
Therefore, the correct answer is "To allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance".