Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which parliamentary device is used to raise an urgent matter of public importance during a parliamentary session, interrupting the normal business of the House?
A. Question Hour
B. Zero Hour
C. Adjournment Motion✓ Correct Answer
D. Censure Motion
💡 Solution & Explanation
An Adjournment Motion is introduced in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance with serious consequences, and its adoption leads to the interruption of normal business. Zero Hour is an informal device available to members to raise matters without prior notice immediately following Question Hour. Censure motion expresses strong disapproval of government policies. Adjournment motions are restricted strictly to matters requiring immediate legislative deliberation.
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