Which of the following statements are correct regarding adjournment motion?

1. It needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. 

2. The minimum duration of discussion on an adjournment motion should not less than two hours and thirty minutes. 

3. It can raise a question of privilege. 

4. It is not allowed in Rajya Sabha. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

\a) 1 and 4 only 

b) 1, 2 and 4 only 

c) 2, 3 and 4 only 

d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: 

• Adjournment motion is introduced to draw attention of the house to a definite matter of urgent public matter and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. 
• The discussion on an adjournment motion should last not for less than two hours and thirty minutes. 
• The adjournment motion should not raise a question of privilege. It should not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session. It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by court. 
• Adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device.

 Ans: (b)