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Question No. 181Interactive Test Mode
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Q181. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.

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An Adjournment Motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance, and needs the support of at least 50 members to be admitted. Because it interrupts normal business, it is considered an extraordinary procedural device.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q181)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Parliament & Legislature
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q181

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 181 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Polity (Parliament & Legislature) question is Option (A): "to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Parliament & Legislature". You can explore all repeated questions from Parliament & Legislature in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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