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UPSC 2012: In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
(a)to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
(b)to let opposition members collect information from the Ministers
(c)to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
(d)to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
An adjournment motion is admitted to interrupt normal business so that the House can discuss a definite, recent matter of urgent public importance; it is not meant for data collection, grant-cut motions or disciplining members. ([gktoday.in](https://www.gktoday.in/solution-of-the-upsc-civil-services-preliminary-examination-2012-gs-paper-1/10/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2012, GS Paper 1, as Question 2. It falls under Indian Polity > Parliament & State Legislatures.
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