Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2021 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statement’s is/are not correct in respect of Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha?
(i) It’s objective is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance.
(ii) It requires proper and Seven days prior notice given to the Chair.
(iii) It will not interrupt the normal business of the House.
(iv) It pinpoints the failure of the Government in the performance of it’s duties in accordance with Constitution and Laws.
(v) It is mandatory on the part of the Chair to permit the Motion.
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Correct answer: (D) (ii), (iii) and (v)
(i)It’s objective is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance-correct
- The primary object of an adjournment motion is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance.It is an extraordinary procedure that sets aside the normal business of the House to discuss the urgent matter.
(ii)It requires proper and Seven days prior notice given to the Chair-incorrect
- An Adjournment Motion does not require seven days’ prior notice. It requires notice to be given before 10 AM on the day the motion is to be moved. The essence of an adjournment motion is urgency, so a seven-day notice requirement would defeat its very purpose.
(iii)It will not interrupt the normal business of the House-incorrect
- It is regarded as an extraordinary device since it interrupts the normal business of the House.
(iv) It pinpoints the failure of the Government in the performance of it’s duties in accordance with Constitution and Laws-Correct
- An Adjournment Motion does involve an element of censure against the government, as it pinpoints the failure of the government in performing its duties. It carries serious implications and if passed, it is considered a moral defeat for the government.
(v)It is mandatory on the part of the Chair to permit the Motion-Incorrect
- Where the Speaker is satisfied prima facie that the notice of an adjournment motion is inadmissible, the speaker can refuse consent without bringing the matter before the House.
