History & Civics
Read the excerpt given below:
Congress MPs in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha submitted motions seeking a discussion on matters related to the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
— The Hindu, August 21, 2025
Based on the above excerpt, state which motion was submitted by the Congress MPs in the Parliament.
- No-confidence Motion
- Adjournment Motion
- Confidence Motion
- None of the above
Answer
Adjournment Motion
Explanation: An Adjournment Motion is moved to set aside the normal business of the House and discuss a definite matter of urgent public importance. The Congress MPs sought an immediate discussion on the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
Related Questions
How are the members of the Lok Sabha elected?
- Directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise.
- Indirectly by the representatives of the people on the basis of single transferable vote.
- Directly by all citizens of the country.
- Indirectly by members of State Legislatures.
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Lok Sabha?
- The members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people.
- The Lok Sabha acts as the voice of the nation.
- The Lok Sabha represents the States of Indian Union.
- The Lok Sabha keeps a check on the finances of the nation.
Which of the following statements about the sessions of Parliament are correct?
P : The President of India summons each house of Parliament.
Q : Each house of Parliament shall meet at least thrice a year.
R : Normally there are three sessions of Parliament in a year.
S : The Speaker presides over the joint sessions of both the Houses of Parliament.
- P and R
- P and S
- Q and R
- R and S
The strength of a House is 510. What would be the Quorum of the House?
- 200
- 112
- 110
- 51