Question

................... means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.

• A. Adjournment
• B. Adjournment sine die
• C. Dissolution
• D. Closure Motion

Hint:

Remember the levels of termination for a parliamentary session:

\textbf{Adjournment:} Temporary break with a set return time.
\textbf{Adjournment sine die:} Break for an indefinite period (end of the session).
\textbf{Prorogation:} Formal end of a session by the President.
\textbf{Dissolution:} End of the life of the Lok Sabha.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Parliamentary Terms
The question asks for the specific parliamentary term used when a sitting of a House is terminated without appointing a day for its reassembly.

Step 2: Defining the Terms


(A) Adjournment: This is a short recess or suspension of the sitting of a House for a specified period, which can be hours, days, or weeks. The time and date of the next meeting are specified.

(B) Adjournment sine die: This is a Latin phrase meaning "without a day". In the parliamentary context, it means to adjourn the House without fixing a date for the next sitting. This effectively terminates the session, and the House can only be called back by the President (prorogation usually follows).

(C) Dissolution: This ends the life of the entire House (only applicable to the Lok Sabha). It is a more permanent termination, and a new House must be constituted through a general election.

(D) Closure Motion: This is a motion moved by a member to cut short the debate on a matter and put it to an immediate vote. It is a procedural tool, not a termination of a sitting.


Step 3: Final Answer
Terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period is called Adjournment sine die. Therefore, option (B) is the correct answer.