Q. Consider the following statements about Adjournment motion in India:
  1. Adjournment motion can be moved in both houses of the parliament.
  2. Prior permission of the speaker is required to move an adjournment motion in lower house.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: Only 2
Notes: First statement is incorrect because adjournment motion is allowed only in Lok Sabha {or in state legislative assembly} and NOT in Rajya Sabha {or in state legislative council} because it has an element of censure against the government.

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