With reference to the Adjournment Motion in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. It is introduced in the Parliament to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance. 2. It can be introduced and admitted in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 720
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The primary objective of an adjournment motion is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance. Statement 2 is incorrect: The adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the government, and hence, it is not permitted in the Rajya Sabha. It can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.