UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 18: The State Legislature (22 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 18: The State Legislature (22 MCQs) – 22 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

How many States in India have a Legislative Council at present?

Correct Answer: C [Six]

Explanation:

AP, Telangana, UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka.

2.  

Consider the following statements about Article 169:

1. The Assembly's resolution for creating a Council needs a special majority.
2. Parliament's law to create the Council needs a special majority.
3. Such a law is not an amendment for the purposes of Article 368.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 3 only]

Explanation:

statements 1 and 3.

3.  

The maximum strength of a Legislative Council is:

Correct Answer: C [one-third of the Assembly]

Explanation:

Article 171.

4.  

What fraction of the members of a Legislative Council is nominated by the Governor?

Correct Answer: A [One-sixth]

Explanation:

Article 171(3)(e).

5.  

Consider the following about the Legislative Council:

1. One-third of its members are elected by local bodies.
2. One-twelfth are elected by graduates.
3. One-third are elected by the MLAs.
4. One-twelfth are elected by teachers.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: D [All four]

Explanation:

Article 171(3).

6.  

The Chairman of a State Legislative Council is:

Correct Answer: A [elected by the Council from among its members]

Explanation:

Article 182.

7.  

A Bill originating in the Legislative Assembly and passed a second time after rejection by the Council is deemed passed after the Council keeps it for:

Correct Answer: D [one month the second time]

Explanation:

three months the first time, one month the second.

8.  

Consider the following statements about a State legislature:

1. There is no provision for a joint sitting of the two Houses.
2. A Bill originating in the Council and rejected by the Assembly ends.
3. The Council can reject a Money Bill.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: C [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

statements 1 and 2.

9.  

The quorum for a sitting of a House of a State legislature is:

Correct Answer: A [ten members or one-tenth of the total, whichever is greater]

Explanation:

Article 189.

10.  

Assertion (A): The Legislative Council is called a dilatory chamber.

Reason (R): It can only delay an ordinary Bill for a maximum of four months in all.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

R explains A.

11.  

Match List I (Article) with List II (Subject):

List I: A. Article 169 B. Article 171 C. Article 194 D. Article 212

List II: 1. Courts not to inquire into proceedings 2. Composition of Legislative Councils 3. Privileges of State legislatures 4. Creation or abolition of Councils

Correct Answer: D [A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1]

Explanation:

as in Sections 18.1–18.3.

12.  

The minimum age for membership of a State Legislative Council is:

Correct Answer: C [30 years]

Explanation:

Article 173.

13.  

Which State abolished its Legislative Council in 1986?

Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]

Explanation:

with effect from 1 November 1986.

14.  

Who decides whether a member of a State Legislative Assembly has become disqualified under Article 191(1)?

Correct Answer: A [The Governor, according to the opinion of the Election Commission]

Explanation:

Article 192.

15.  

Consider the following about the Legislative Assembly:

1. Its maximum strength is 500.
2. It is subject to dissolution.
3. Its term can be extended during a National Emergency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

all three.

16.  

Members of which of the following do NOT take part in the election of the President of India?

Correct Answer: B [Legislative Councils of States]

Explanation:

Article 54: only elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of the Legislative Assemblies of States (and of Delhi and Puducherry) vote.

17.  

A Bill introduced in the Legislative Council of Maharashtra is passed by it but rejected by the Legislative Assembly. What follows?

Correct Answer: A [The Bill ends]

Explanation:

the Assembly has the final say.

18.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Tamil Nadu Legislative Council abolished
2. Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council ends
3. Telangana formed with a Legislative Council
4. Andhra Pradesh resolves to abolish its Council

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: C [1-3-2-4]

Explanation:

1986, 2014, 2019, 2020.

19.  

Who summons and prorogues the State legislature?

Correct Answer: B [The Governor]

Explanation:

Article 174.

20.  

A Money Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly must be returned by the Legislative Council within:

Correct Answer: B [14 days]

Explanation:

Article 198.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 2008

Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that

1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [2 only]

Explanation:

Article 173.

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2015

Consider the following statements:

1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particular State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]

Explanation:

neither is correct.

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