1. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with State Legislature?
a) Part III
b) Part V
c) Part VI
d) Part IX
Answer: c) Part VI
Explanation: Part VI of the Constitution (Articles 168–212) deals with the State Legislature.
2. Which Article provides for the State Legislature?
a) Article 152
b) Article 168
c) Article 170
d) Article 174
Answer: b) Article 168
Explanation: Article 168 provides for the establishment of the State Legislature in each state.
3. The State Legislature may be:
a) Unicameral
b) Bicameral
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: Some states have a unicameral legislature (only Legislative Assembly), while some have bicameral legislatures (Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council).
4. How many states in India have a bicameral legislature?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: b) 6
Explanation: As of now, 6 states have bicameral legislatures – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
5. Legislative Assembly in states is also known as:
a) Vidhan Sabha
b) Vidhan Parishad
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Lok Sabha
Answer: a) Vidhan Sabha
Explanation: Legislative Assembly is popularly called Vidhan Sabha.
6. Legislative Council in states is also known as:
a) Vidhan Sabha
b) Vidhan Parishad
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Zila Parishad
Answer: b) Vidhan Parishad
Explanation: Legislative Council is popularly known as Vidhan Parishad.
7. The minimum strength of a Legislative Assembly is:
a) 40
b) 50
c) 60
d) 70
Answer: c) 60
Explanation: According to Article 170, the minimum strength of a Legislative Assembly is 60 members.
8. The maximum strength of a Legislative Assembly is:
a) 300
b) 450
c) 500
d) 600
Answer: c) 500
Explanation: Article 170 states that the maximum strength of a Legislative Assembly is 500 members.
9. Who decides the delimitation of constituencies for State Legislature elections?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Election Commission of India
d) Governor
Answer: c) Election Commission of India
Explanation: Delimitation is carried out by the Election Commission.
10. Members of the Legislative Assembly are elected by:
a) Direct election
b) Indirect election
c) Nomination by Governor
d) Nomination by President
Answer: a) Direct election
Explanation: Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are directly elected by the people.
11. Anglo-Indian members in Legislative Assembly are nominated by:
a) Prime Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Governor can nominate one member from the Anglo-Indian community if not adequately represented. (Removed by the 104th Amendment, 2019).
12. Legislative Council is created or abolished by:
a) President
b) Parliament
c) State Legislature
d) Governor
Answer: b) Parliament
Explanation: Parliament can create or abolish the Legislative Council on the basis of a resolution passed by the State Legislative Assembly.
13. Term of a Legislative Assembly is:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer: b) 5 years
Explanation: Normal term of the Legislative Assembly is 5 years.
14. Term of a Legislative Council is:
a) 5 years
b) 6 years
c) 4 years
d) 7 years
Answer: b) 6 years
Explanation: Legislative Council is a permanent body with a tenure of 6 years, one-third members retire every 2 years.
15. Maximum strength of Legislative Council is limited to what fraction of Legislative Assembly?
a) 1/2
b) 1/3
c) 1/4
d) 1/6
Answer: b) 1/3
Explanation: Strength of Legislative Council cannot exceed 1/3rd of Legislative Assembly.
16. Minimum strength of Legislative Council is:
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
Answer: a) 30
Explanation: Minimum strength of Legislative Council is fixed at 30 members.
17. Who elects the members of the Legislative Council?
a) People directly
b) Special electorates (MLAs, Graduates, Teachers, etc.)
c) Governor only
d) President
Answer: b) Special electorates
Explanation: Members are elected by special electorates like MLAs, Graduates, Teachers, and Local bodies.
18. Presiding officer of Legislative Assembly is called:
a) Speaker
b) Chairman
c) Vice-President
d) Governor
Answer: a) Speaker
Explanation: Speaker is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly.
19. Presiding officer of Legislative Council is called:
a) Speaker
b) Chairman
c) Governor
d) President
Answer: b) Chairman
Explanation: The Chairman presides over the Legislative Council.
20. Who summons the sessions of State Legislature?
a) Speaker
b) Governor
c) President
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor summons, prorogues, and dissolves the Legislative Assembly.
21. The maximum gap between two sessions of State Legislature cannot be more than:
a) 3 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: Maximum interval between two sessions cannot exceed 6 months.
22. Who addresses the first session of the State Legislature after elections?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Governor addresses the first session of the Legislature after general elections and the first session every year.
23. Money Bills in State Legislature can be introduced only in:
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both Houses
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: Money Bills can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly, not in the Legislative Council.
24. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill in State Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
d) Chairman of Legislative Council
Answer: c) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Explanation: Speaker of Legislative Assembly decides the nature of the Bill.
25. Who gives assent to Bills passed by the State Legislature?
a) Speaker
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) President
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: Every Bill passed by the State Legislature requires the Governor’s assent to become law.
26. The Governor can reserve certain Bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of:
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) President
Explanation: Under Article 200, the Governor can reserve certain Bills for the consideration of the President.
27. Which type of Bill requires the prior permission of the President before introduction in State Legislature?
a) Ordinary Bill
b) Constitutional Amendment Bill
c) Money Bill
d) Bill affecting High Court powers
Answer: d) Bill affecting High Court powers
Explanation: Bills affecting powers of the High Court need prior approval of the President.
28. Which House of State Legislature has more powers in financial matters?
a) Legislative Council
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Both equally
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Legislative Council has very limited powers in financial matters; Assembly has supremacy.
29. Who presents the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Finance Minister
Explanation: The Finance Minister of the state presents the Budget in the Assembly.
30. The Legislative Assembly controls the Council of Ministers through:
a) No-confidence motion
b) Adjournment motion
c) Question hour
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Assembly controls the executive through various devices like question hour, motions, debates.
31. The tenure of the Speaker of Legislative Assembly is:
a) 5 years
b) Till the Assembly is dissolved
c) 6 years
d) Decided by Governor
Answer: b) Till the Assembly is dissolved
Explanation: Speaker holds office till the life of the Assembly, unless he resigns or is removed.
32. The removal of Speaker of Legislative Assembly requires:
a) Simple majority
b) Special majority
c) Two-thirds majority
d) President’s approval
Answer: a) Simple majority
Explanation: Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of members of the Assembly.
33. Who presides over the State Legislature joint sitting (if provided)?
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Chairman of Council
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly
Explanation: In case of joint sitting in the state, Speaker of the Assembly presides. (Note: Joint sitting provision not applicable to states with bicameral legislature).
34. Money Bill is considered a deadlock between two Houses?
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: b) No
Explanation: On Money Bills, the Assembly has supremacy; Council can only make recommendations.
35. An Ordinary Bill becomes law in the state only when it is approved by:
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Governor
d) Both Houses (if bicameral) and Governor
Answer: d) Both Houses (if bicameral) and Governor
Explanation: An ordinary Bill requires approval of both Houses (where bicameral) and Governor’s assent.
36. The maximum time a Legislative Council can delay a Money Bill is:
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 30 days
d) 1 month
Answer: b) 14 days
Explanation: Legislative Council can delay a Money Bill for a maximum of 14 days.
37. The maximum time a Legislative Council can delay an Ordinary Bill is:
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 4 months
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: Legislative Council can delay an Ordinary Bill for a maximum of 6 months.
38. The quorum for a State Legislative Assembly is:
a) 1/5th of total members
b) 1/6th of total members
c) 1/10th of total members
d) 1/3rd of total members
Answer: c) 1/10th of total members
Explanation: The quorum required is one-tenth of the total membership of the House.
39. Who certifies whether a Bill is a Money Bill in the State Legislature?
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Governor
d) Finance Minister
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly
Explanation: The decision of the Speaker is final on whether a Bill is a Money Bill.
40. Who decides on disqualification of members of State Legislature on grounds of defection?
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly / Chairman of Council
c) President
d) Election Commission
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly / Chairman of Council
Explanation: Decision is taken by the presiding officer of the concerned House under Anti-Defection Law.
41. Can the Governor nominate members to the Legislative Assembly?
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: a) Yes (Earlier, but now abolished)
Explanation: Earlier, the Governor could nominate one Anglo-Indian member, but this was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment (2020).
42. Who nominates members to the Legislative Council?
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: Governor nominates one-sixth of the members of the Legislative Council from fields like literature, art, science, and social service.
43. What is the minimum age for being a member of Legislative Assembly?
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
Answer: b) 25 years
Explanation: Minimum age for being MLA is 25 years.
44. What is the minimum age for being a member of Legislative Council?
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
Answer: c) 30 years
Explanation: Minimum age for being MLC is 30 years.
45. Salaries and allowances of members of State Legislature are decided by:
a) Governor
b) Parliament
c) State Legislature
d) Finance Commission
Answer: c) State Legislature
Explanation: Each State Legislature has the power to decide the salaries and allowances of its members.
46. If a person is elected to both Parliament and State Legislature, he must vacate one seat within:
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 30 days
d) 6 months
Answer: c) 30 days
Explanation: Within 30 days, he must resign from one of the seats, otherwise the State Legislature seat will be vacated.
47. Who decides questions regarding disqualification of members on grounds other than defection?
a) Governor
b) President
c) Election Commission
d) Governor, in consultation with Election Commission
Answer: d) Governor, in consultation with Election Commission
Explanation: On other grounds (e.g., office of profit, corrupt practices), the Governor decides after consulting the Election Commission.
48. Can a non-member of State Legislature be appointed as a minister?
a) Yes, for 6 months
b) No
c) Yes, for 1 year
d) Yes, for entire term
Answer: a) Yes, for 6 months
Explanation: A non-member can be appointed as minister, but must get elected to either House within 6 months.
49. The official language of State Legislature is:
a) Hindi only
b) English only
c) Regional language of the state
d) Both English and regional language
Answer: d) Both English and regional language
Explanation: Business of State Legislature is conducted in English and state’s official language.
50. Who administers the oath to members of the State Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) President
d) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: a) Governor
Explanation: Every member of State Legislature takes oath before the Governor or a person appointed by him.
51. Who can summon the State Legislature?
a) Speaker
b) Governor
c) Chief Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor summons, prorogues, and dissolves the Legislative Assembly.
52. The maximum gap between two sessions of a State Legislature cannot be more than:
a) 3 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 12 months
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: Similar to Parliament, there must not be more than six months between two sessions.
53. Who addresses the State Legislature at the beginning of the first session after each general election?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: a) Governor
Explanation: The Governor addresses the first session after general elections and the first session of every year.
54. The first session of a newly elected Legislative Assembly must be held within how many months of the elections?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 6 months
Explanation: The Constitution requires that the Assembly must meet within six months.
55. A Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly but rejected by the Legislative Council becomes law if re-passed by the Assembly after:
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: If re-passed by the Assembly after 6 months, the Bill is deemed passed even if Council rejects it.
56. The final authority to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly is:
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) Governor
d) President
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: The Governor has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, generally on advice of the Chief Minister.
57. The motion expressing lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers is introduced only in:
a) Legislative Council
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Both Houses
d) Governor’s office
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Assembly only.
58. The “Question Hour” in State Legislature is meant for:
a) Budget discussion
b) Asking questions from Ministers
c) Passing Bills
d) Governor’s Address
Answer: b) Asking questions from Ministers
Explanation: In Question Hour, members can ask questions to hold Ministers accountable.
59. What is the maximum time allowed to the Legislative Council to hold back an Ordinary Bill?
a) 2 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: Council can delay an Ordinary Bill only for 6 months.
60. Which state does not have a Legislative Council?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Rajasthan
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature; no Legislative Council.
61. The legislative powers of the State Legislature are confined to subjects in the:
a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) State List and Concurrent List
Answer: d) State List and Concurrent List
Explanation: States can legislate on subjects in State List and Concurrent List.
62. If a State law conflicts with a Union law on a Concurrent subject, which prevails?
a) State law
b) Union law
c) Governor decides
d) Supreme Court decides
Answer: b) Union law
Explanation: Union law prevails; State law is void to the extent of conflict unless President assents to it.
63. In case of a tie on any matter in the Legislative Assembly, who has the casting vote?
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) Governor
d) Leader of Opposition
Answer: b) Speaker
Explanation: The Speaker has the casting vote in case of a tie.
64. Who lays the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) relating to state accounts before the State Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: a) Governor
Explanation: The Governor lays the CAG reports before the State Legislature.
65. Which Committee of the State Legislature examines the CAG reports?
a) Business Advisory Committee
b) Estimates Committee
c) Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
d) Privileges Committee
Answer: c) Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Explanation: PAC examines government expenditure and CAG reports.
66. Who appoints the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the State Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Chief Minister
d) Finance Minister
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly
Explanation: The Speaker appoints the PAC Chairman from among its members.
67. The tenure of the Legislative Council is:
a) 5 years
b) 6 years
c) Permanent body with one-third members retiring every 2 years
d) Co-terminus with Assembly
Answer: c) Permanent body with one-third members retiring every 2 years
Explanation: Legislative Council is a permanent body; not subject to dissolution.
68. In which State is the size of Legislative Council largest?
a) Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Bihar
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP has the largest Legislative Council (100 members).
69. The tenure of the Legislative Assembly is normally:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) No fixed tenure
Answer: b) 5 years
Explanation: Assembly has a 5-year term, unless dissolved earlier.
70. During proclamation of emergency, the term of a State Assembly may be extended by:
a) 1 year at a time
b) 2 years at a time
c) 3 years at a time
d) Indefinitely
Answer: a) 1 year at a time
Explanation: Parliament can extend Assembly’s term by 1 year at a time during National Emergency (max up to 6 months after Emergency ends).
71. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill in the State Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Finance Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly
Explanation: Speaker’s decision is final on Money Bill classification.
72. The ordinance-making power of the Governor is given under:
a) Article 123
b) Article 200
c) Article 213
d) Article 356
Answer: c) Article 213
Explanation: Article 213 empowers the Governor to issue ordinances when Legislature is not in session.
73. An ordinance issued by the Governor must be approved by the Legislature within:
a) 4 weeks
b) 6 weeks
c) 2 months
d) 3 months
Answer: b) 6 weeks
Explanation: Ordinance must be approved within 6 weeks of reassembly of Legislature.
74. The maximum strength of Legislative Assembly of a State is fixed at:
a) 400
b) 500
c) 545
d) 600
Answer: b) 500
Explanation: The maximum strength of a State Assembly is fixed at 500, and minimum at 60 (Article 170).
75. Which House of the State Legislature can be dissolved?
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both
d) None
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: Legislative Assembly can be dissolved; Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved.
76. Which House of the State Legislature has greater financial powers?
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both equal
d) Governor
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Assembly has exclusive control over Money Bills and financial matters.
77. Who presents the Annual Financial Statement (State Budget) in the State Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Finance Minister of the State
c) Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Finance Minister of the State
Explanation: The Finance Minister presents the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly.
78. The Legislative Council in a State can be created or abolished by:
a) Governor
b) President
c) State Assembly by resolution and Parliament by law
d) State Assembly alone
Answer: c) State Assembly by resolution and Parliament by law
Explanation: Under Article 169, the State Assembly passes a resolution by special majority, and Parliament creates or abolishes the Council.
79. Who decides the disputes regarding disqualification of members of the State Legislature under Anti-Defection Law?
a) Governor
b) President
c) Speaker/Chairman
d) Supreme Court
Answer: c) Speaker/Chairman
Explanation: The Speaker of Assembly/Chairman of Council decides under the 10th Schedule, subject to judicial review.
80. The quorum for a State Legislative Assembly is:
a) 1/6th of total members
b) 1/8th of total members
c) 1/10th of total members
d) 1/5th of total members
Answer: c) 1/10th of total members
Explanation: One-tenth of total membership is required for quorum.
81. Which article deals with composition of State Legislatures?
a) Article 168
b) Article 170
c) Article 171
d) Article 174
Answer: a) Article 168
Explanation: Article 168 provides for Legislatures in States (Legislative Assembly and Council where applicable).
82. The maximum permissible nominated members in a Legislative Assembly are:
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 5
Answer: a) 1
Explanation: Governor can nominate 1 member from the Anglo-Indian community (now abolished by 104th Amendment, 2019).
83. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill at the State level?
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Finance Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly
Explanation: The Speaker’s decision is final on the nature of a Money Bill.
84. Who can introduce a Money Bill in the State Legislature?
a) Any MLA
b) Governor
c) Finance Minister with Governor’s recommendation
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Finance Minister with Governor’s recommendation
Explanation: Money Bills can only be introduced in the Assembly with prior recommendation of Governor.
85. Who cannot vote in the election of the President of India?
a) Elected MLAs of State Assemblies
b) Elected MPs of Lok Sabha
c) Nominated MLAs of State Assemblies
d) Elected MPs of Rajya Sabha
Answer: c) Nominated MLAs of State Assemblies
Explanation: Only elected MLAs participate in Presidential elections; nominated members cannot.
86. Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of the State Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Chairman of Council
d) None (no joint sitting provision)
Answer: d) None (no joint sitting provision)
Explanation: Unlike Parliament, there is no provision for joint sitting in State Legislatures.
87. What is the minimum age to contest elections to the Legislative Assembly?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 25 years
Explanation: Minimum age to contest for Assembly is 25 years (Article 173).
88. What is the minimum age to contest elections to the Legislative Council?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: d) 30 years
Explanation: Minimum age to contest for Council is 30 years.
89. Who lays the reports of the State Public Service Commission before the Legislature?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: a) Governor
Explanation: The Governor lays the reports of State PSC before the Legislature.
90. Who decides the salary and allowances of MLAs in a State?
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) Governor
d) Finance Commission
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: State Legislatures decide the salaries and allowances of their members.
91. Which amendment reduced the voting age in State Assembly elections from 21 to 18 years?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 61st Amendment
d) 69th Amendment
Answer: c) 61st Amendment
Explanation: The 61st Amendment (1989) reduced the voting age to 18 years.
92. Which subject is not under the jurisdiction of the State Legislature?
a) Police
b) Agriculture
c) Railways
d) Public Health
Answer: c) Railways
Explanation: Railways is a Union subject.
93. A Money Bill in the State Legislature can be delayed by the Legislative Council for:
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 1 month
Answer: b) 14 days
Explanation: Legislative Council can delay a Money Bill only for 14 days.
94. The decision of the Speaker on disqualification under the 10th Schedule is:
a) Final
b) Subject to Governor’s review
c) Subject to judicial review
d) Subject to President’s assent
Answer: c) Subject to judicial review
Explanation: Supreme Court in Kihoto Hollohan case held Speaker’s decision subject to judicial review.
95. If the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, what happens to a Bill pending in the Council?
a) It lapses
b) It remains pending
c) It becomes law
d) Governor decides
Answer: b) It remains pending
Explanation: Bills pending in Council do not lapse; but those in Assembly lapse on dissolution.
96. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Legislative Council?
a) Speaker of Assembly
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) None of the above
Answer: d) None of the above
Explanation: The Legislative Council elects its own Chairman; no ex-officio chairman exists.
97. The session of the State Legislature is called by:
a) Speaker
b) Governor
c) Chief Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Only the Governor can summon or prorogue the Legislature.
98. Which amendment abolished the representation of Anglo-Indians in State Legislatures?
a) 101st Amendment
b) 103rd Amendment
c) 104th Amendment
d) 102nd Amendment
Answer: c) 104th Amendment
Explanation: The 104th Amendment (2019) ended the provision for nomination of Anglo-Indians in State Assemblies.
99. Who elects the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) Members of Legislative Assembly
d) President
Answer: c) Members of Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Deputy Speaker is elected by Assembly members from among themselves.
100. Which Article deals with the duration of the State Legislative Assembly?
a) Article 170
b) Article 171
c) Article 172
d) Article 173
Answer: c) Article 172
Explanation: Article 172 provides for 5-year duration of Legislative Assembly, unless dissolved earlier.