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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 way recent matter of urgent public importance
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Explanation

An adjournment motion is a Parliamentary procedure used to draw attention to a matter of urgent public importance that requires immediate discussion. It interrupts the regular business of the House and can lead to adjournment of the House's business. It is not for general subjects, personal matters, or complicated issues that don't require urgent attention.

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