Question

With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to _______________________.

• A. suspension of debate at the termination of a day's sitting of the Parliament
• B. a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted
• C. the termination of a parliamentary session
• D. refusal on the part of the government to have the opposition look at important document

Answer 1

The correct option is B a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted

Option B is the correct answer. With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted. Closure is one of the means by which a debate may be brought to a close by a majority decision of the House, even though all Members wishing to speak have not done so.