Multiple choice

What is the meaning of the adjournment motion under parliamentary procedure?

  1. Member draws attention regarding important subject-matter

  2. Member wants the House to discuss his subject-matter

  3. Member wants to raise complicated issue

  4. Member wants to draw the attention of the House to recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences.
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Explanation

An adjournment motion is a parliamentary procedure that allows a member to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance that has serious consequences. It is used to interrupt the regular business of the House for urgent discussions. The motion requires the support of at least 50 members and can be moved only with the prior permission of the Speaker.

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