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1. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Part III
b) Part V
c) Part VI
d) Part IX
Answer: c) Part VI<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Part VI of the Constitution (Articles 168\u2013212) deals with the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Which Article provides for the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 152
b) Article 168
c) Article 170
d) Article 174
Answer: b) Article 168<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 168 provides for the establishment of the State Legislature in each state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The State Legislature may be:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Unicameral
b) Bicameral
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Some states have a unicameral legislature (only Legislative Assembly), while some have bicameral legislatures (Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How many states in India have a bicameral legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: b) 6<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> As of now, 6 states have bicameral legislatures \u2013 Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Legislative Assembly in states is also known as:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Vidhan Sabha
b) Vidhan Parishad
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Lok Sabha
Answer: a) Vidhan Sabha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Assembly is popularly called Vidhan Sabha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Legislative Council in states is also known as:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Vidhan Sabha
b) Vidhan Parishad
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Zila Parishad
Answer: b) Vidhan Parishad<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Council is popularly known as Vidhan Parishad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The minimum strength of a Legislative Assembly is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 40
b) 50
c) 60
d) 70
Answer: c) 60<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> According to Article 170, the minimum strength of a Legislative Assembly is 60 members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The maximum strength of a Legislative Assembly is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 300
b) 450
c) 500
d) 600
Answer: c) 500<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 170 states that the maximum strength of a Legislative Assembly is 500 members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Who decides the delimitation of constituencies for State Legislature elections?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Election Commission of India
d) Governor
Answer: c) Election Commission of India<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Delimitation is carried out by the Election Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Members of the Legislative Assembly are elected by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Direct election
b) Indirect election
c) Nomination by Governor
d) Nomination by President
Answer: a) Direct election<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are directly elected by the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Anglo-Indian members in Legislative Assembly are nominated by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Prime Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor can nominate one member from the Anglo-Indian community if not adequately represented. (Removed by the 104th Amendment, 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Legislative Council is created or abolished by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Parliament
c) State Legislature
d) Governor
Answer: b) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament can create or abolish the Legislative Council on the basis of a resolution passed by the State Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Term of a Legislative Assembly is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer: b) 5 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Normal term of the Legislative Assembly is 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Term of a Legislative Council is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 5 years
b) 6 years
c) 4 years
d) 7 years
Answer: b) 6 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Council is a permanent body with a tenure of 6 years, one-third members retire every 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Maximum strength of Legislative Council is limited to what fraction of Legislative Assembly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 1\/2
b) 1\/3
c) 1\/4
d) 1\/6
Answer: b) 1\/3<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Strength of Legislative Council cannot exceed 1\/3rd of Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Minimum strength of Legislative Council is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
Answer: a) 30<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Minimum strength of Legislative Council is fixed at 30 members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Who elects the members of the Legislative Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) People directly
b) Special electorates (MLAs, Graduates, Teachers, etc.)
c) Governor only
d) President
Answer: b) Special electorates<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Members are elected by special electorates like MLAs, Graduates, Teachers, and Local bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Presiding officer of Legislative Assembly is called:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Speaker
b) Chairman
c) Vice-President
d) Governor
Answer: a) Speaker<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Speaker is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Presiding officer of Legislative Council is called:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Speaker
b) Chairman
c) Governor
d) President
Answer: b) Chairman<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Chairman presides over the Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Who summons the sessions of State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Speaker
b) Governor
c) President
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor summons, prorogues, and dissolves the Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. The maximum gap between two sessions of State Legislature cannot be more than:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 3 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Maximum interval between two sessions cannot exceed 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Who addresses the first session of the State Legislature after elections?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: b) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor addresses the first session of the Legislature after general elections and the first session every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Money Bills in State Legislature can be introduced only in:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both Houses
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Money Bills can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly, not in the Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill in State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
d) Chairman of Legislative Council
Answer: c) Speaker of Legislative Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Speaker of Legislative Assembly decides the nature of the Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Who gives assent to Bills passed by the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Speaker
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) President
Answer: c) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Every Bill passed by the State Legislature requires the Governor\u2019s assent to become law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. The Governor can reserve certain Bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 200, the Governor can reserve certain Bills for the consideration of the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Which type of Bill requires the prior permission of the President before introduction in State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Ordinary Bill
b) Constitutional Amendment Bill
c) Money Bill
d) Bill affecting High Court powers
Answer: d) Bill affecting High Court powers<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bills affecting powers of the High Court need prior approval of the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Which House of State Legislature has more powers in financial matters?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Legislative Council
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Both equally
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Legislative Council has very limited powers in financial matters; Assembly has supremacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Who presents the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Finance Minister<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Finance Minister of the state presents the Budget in the Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The Legislative Assembly controls the Council of Ministers through:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) No-confidence motion
b) Adjournment motion
c) Question hour
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Assembly controls the executive through various devices like question hour, motions, debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. The tenure of the Speaker of Legislative Assembly is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 5 years
b) Till the Assembly is dissolved
c) 6 years
d) Decided by Governor
Answer: b) Till the Assembly is dissolved<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Speaker holds office till the life of the Assembly, unless he resigns or is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. The removal of Speaker of Legislative Assembly requires:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Simple majority
b) Special majority
c) Two-thirds majority
d) President\u2019s approval
Answer: a) Simple majority<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of members of the Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Who presides over the State Legislature joint sitting (if provided)?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Chairman of Council
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> In case of joint sitting in the state, Speaker of the Assembly presides. (Note: Joint sitting provision not applicable to states with bicameral legislature).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Money Bill is considered a deadlock between two Houses?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: b) No<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> On Money Bills, the Assembly has supremacy; Council can only make recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. An Ordinary Bill becomes law in the state only when it is approved by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Governor
d) Both Houses (if bicameral) and Governor
Answer: d) Both Houses (if bicameral) and Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> An ordinary Bill requires approval of both Houses (where bicameral) and Governor\u2019s assent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. The maximum time a Legislative Council can delay a Money Bill is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 30 days
d) 1 month
Answer: b) 14 days<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Council can delay a Money Bill for a maximum of 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. The maximum time a Legislative Council can delay an Ordinary Bill is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 4 months
Answer: c) 6 months<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Council can delay an Ordinary Bill for a maximum of 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. The quorum for a State Legislative Assembly is:<\/mark><\/strong>
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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The quorum required is one-tenth of the total membership of the House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Who certifies whether a Bill is a Money Bill in the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Governor
d) Finance Minister
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The decision of the Speaker is final on whether a Bill is a Money Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Who decides on disqualification of members of State Legislature on grounds of defection?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly \/ Chairman of Council
c) President
d) Election Commission
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly \/ Chairman of Council<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Decision is taken by the presiding officer of the concerned House under Anti-Defection Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. Can the Governor nominate members to the Legislative Assembly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Yes
b) No
Answer: a) Yes (Earlier, but now abolished)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Earlier, the Governor could nominate one Anglo-Indian member, but this was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment (2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Who nominates members to the Legislative Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor nominates one-sixth of the members of the Legislative Council from fields like literature, art, science, and social service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. What is the minimum age for being a member of Legislative Assembly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
Answer: b) 25 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Minimum age for being MLA is 25 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. What is the minimum age for being a member of Legislative Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
Answer: c) 30 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Minimum age for being MLC is 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. Salaries and allowances of members of State Legislature are decided by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Parliament
c) State Legislature
d) Finance Commission
Answer: c) State Legislature<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Each State Legislature has the power to decide the salaries and allowances of its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. If a person is elected to both Parliament and State Legislature, he must vacate one seat within<\/mark>:<\/strong>
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 30 days
d) 6 months
Answer: c) 30 days<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Within 30 days, he must resign from one of the seats, otherwise the State Legislature seat will be vacated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Who decides questions regarding disqualification of members on grounds other than defection?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Election Commission
d) Governor, in consultation with Election Commission
Answer: d) Governor, in consultation with Election Commission<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> On other grounds (e.g., office of profit, corrupt practices), the Governor decides after consulting the Election Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Can a non-member of State Legislature be appointed as a minister?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Yes, for 6 months
b) No
c) Yes, for 1 year
d) Yes, for entire term
Answer: a) Yes, for 6 months<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> A non-member can be appointed as minister, but must get elected to either House within 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. The official language of State Legislature is:<\/mark><\/strong>
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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Business of State Legislature is conducted in English and state\u2019s official language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Who administers the oath to members of the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) President
d) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: a) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Every member of State Legislature takes oath before the Governor or a person appointed by him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. Who can summon the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Speaker
b) Governor
c) Chief Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor summons, prorogues, and dissolves the Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. The maximum gap between two sessions of a State Legislature cannot be more than:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 3 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 12 months
Answer: c) 6 months<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Similar to Parliament, there must not be more than six months between two sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. Who addresses the State Legislature at the beginning of the first session after each general election?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: a) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor addresses the first session after general elections and the first session of every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The first session of a newly elected Legislative Assembly must be held within how many months of the elections?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 6 months<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Constitution requires that the Assembly must meet within six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. A Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly but rejected by the Legislative Council becomes law if re-passed by the Assembly after:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> If re-passed by the Assembly after 6 months, the Bill is deemed passed even if Council rejects it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. The final authority to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) Governor
d) President
Answer: c) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, generally on advice of the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. The motion expressing lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers is introduced only in:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Legislative Council
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Both Houses
d) Governor\u2019s office
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Assembly only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. The \u201cQuestion Hour\u201d in State Legislature is meant for:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Budget discussion
b) Asking questions from Ministers
c) Passing Bills
d) Governor\u2019s Address
Answer: b) Asking questions from Ministers<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> In Question Hour, members can ask questions to hold Ministers accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. What is the maximum time allowed to the Legislative Council to hold back an Ordinary Bill?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 2 months
b) 4 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Council can delay an Ordinary Bill only for 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Which state does not have a Legislative Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Rajasthan
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Rajasthan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature; no Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The legislative powers of the State Legislature are confined to subjects in the:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) State List and Concurrent List
Answer: d) State List and Concurrent List<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> States can legislate on subjects in State List and Concurrent List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. If a State law conflicts with a Union law on a Concurrent subject, which prevails?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) State law
b) Union law
c) Governor decides
d) Supreme Court decides
Answer: b) Union law<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Union law prevails; State law is void to the extent of conflict unless President assents to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. In case of a tie on any matter in the Legislative Assembly, who has the casting vote?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) Governor
d) Leader of Opposition
Answer: b) Speaker<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Speaker has the casting vote in case of a tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Who lays the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) relating to state accounts before the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: a) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor lays the CAG reports before the State Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Which Committee of the State Legislature examines the CAG reports?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Business Advisory Committee
b) Estimates Committee
c) Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
d) Privileges Committee
Answer: c) Public Accounts Committee (PAC)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> PAC examines government expenditure and CAG reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Who appoints the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Chief Minister
d) Finance Minister
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Speaker appoints the PAC Chairman from among its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. The tenure of the Legislative Council is:<\/mark><\/strong>
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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Council is a permanent body; not subject to dissolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. In which State is the size of Legislative Council largest?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Bihar
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> UP has the largest Legislative Council (100 members).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. The tenure of the Legislative Assembly is normally:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) No fixed tenure
Answer: b) 5 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Assembly has a 5-year term, unless dissolved earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. During proclamation of emergency, the term of a State Assembly may be extended by:<\/mark><\/strong>
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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament can extend Assembly\u2019s term by 1 year at a time during National Emergency (max up to 6 months after Emergency ends).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill in the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Finance Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Speaker\u2019s decision is final on Money Bill classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. The ordinance-making power of the Governor is given under:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 123
b) Article 200
c) Article 213
d) Article 356
Answer: c) Article 213<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 213 empowers the Governor to issue ordinances when Legislature is not in session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. An ordinance issued by the Governor must be approved by the Legislature within:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 4 weeks
b) 6 weeks
c) 2 months
d) 3 months
Answer: b) 6 weeks<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Ordinance must be approved within 6 weeks of reassembly of Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. The maximum strength of Legislative Assembly of a State is fixed at:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 400
b) 500
c) 545
d) 600
Answer: b) 500<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The maximum strength of a State Assembly is fixed at 500, and minimum at 60 (Article 170).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Which House of the State Legislature can be dissolved?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both
d) None
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Assembly can be dissolved; Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. Which House of the State Legislature has greater financial powers?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both equal
d) Governor
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Assembly has exclusive control over Money Bills and financial matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. Who presents the Annual Financial Statement (State Budget) in the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Finance Minister of the State
c) Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Finance Minister of the State<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Finance Minister presents the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. The Legislative Council in a State can be created or abolished by:<\/mark><\/strong>
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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 169, the State Assembly passes a resolution by special majority, and Parliament creates or abolishes the Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. Who decides the disputes regarding disqualification of members of the State Legislature under Anti-Defection Law?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Speaker\/Chairman
d) Supreme Court
Answer: c) Speaker\/Chairman<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Speaker of Assembly\/Chairman of Council decides under the 10th Schedule, subject to judicial review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. The quorum for a State Legislative Assembly is:<\/mark><\/strong>
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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> One-tenth of total membership is required for quorum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Which article deals with composition of State Legislatures?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 168
b) Article 170
c) Article 171
d) Article 174
Answer: a) Article 168<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 168 provides for Legislatures in States (Legislative Assembly and Council where applicable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. The maximum permissible nominated members in a Legislative Assembly are:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 5
Answer: a) 1<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Governor can nominate 1 member from the Anglo-Indian community (now abolished by 104th Amendment, 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill at the State level?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Finance Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Speaker of Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Speaker\u2019s decision is final on the nature of a Money Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. Who can introduce a Money Bill in the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Any MLA
b) Governor
c) Finance Minister with Governor\u2019s recommendation
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Finance Minister with Governor\u2019s recommendation<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Money Bills can only be introduced in the Assembly with prior recommendation of Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Who cannot vote in the election of the President of India?<\/mark><\/strong>
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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Only elected MLAs participate in Presidential elections; nominated members cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker of Assembly
c) Chairman of Council
d) None (no joint sitting provision)
Answer: d) None (no joint sitting provision)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Unlike Parliament, there is no provision for joint sitting in State Legislatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. What is the minimum age to contest elections to the Legislative Assembly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 25 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Minimum age to contest for Assembly is 25 years (Article 173).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. What is the minimum age to contest elections to the Legislative Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: d) 30 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Minimum age to contest for Council is 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Who lays the reports of the State Public Service Commission before the Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: a) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor lays the reports of State PSC before the Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Who decides the salary and allowances of MLAs in a State?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) Governor
d) Finance Commission
Answer: b) State Legislature<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> State Legislatures decide the salaries and allowances of their members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Which amendment reduced the voting age in State Assembly elections from 21 to 18 years?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 61st Amendment
d) 69th Amendment
Answer: c) 61st Amendment<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The 61st Amendment (1989) reduced the voting age to 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Which subject is not under the jurisdiction of the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Police
b) Agriculture
c) Railways
d) Public Health
Answer: c) Railways<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Railways is a Union subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. A Money Bill in the State Legislature can be delayed by the Legislative Council for:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 1 month
Answer: b) 14 days<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Legislative Council can delay a Money Bill only for 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. The decision of the Speaker on disqualification under the 10th Schedule is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Final
b) Subject to Governor\u2019s review
c) Subject to judicial review
d) Subject to President\u2019s assent
Answer: c) Subject to judicial review<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Supreme Court in Kihoto Hollohan case held Speaker\u2019s decision subject to judicial review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. If the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, what happens to a Bill pending in the Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) It lapses
b) It remains pending
c) It becomes law
d) Governor decides
Answer: b) It remains pending<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bills pending in Council do not lapse; but those in Assembly lapse on dissolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Legislative Council?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Speaker of Assembly
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) None of the above
Answer: d) None of the above<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Legislative Council elects its own Chairman; no ex-officio chairman exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The session of the State Legislature is called by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Speaker
b) Governor
c) Chief Minister
d) President
Answer: b) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Only the Governor can summon or prorogue the Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Which amendment abolished the representation of Anglo-Indians in State Legislatures?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 101st Amendment
b) 103rd Amendment
c) 104th Amendment
d) 102nd Amendment
Answer: c) 104th Amendment<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The 104th Amendment (2019) ended the provision for nomination of Anglo-Indians in State Assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. Who elects the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) Members of Legislative Assembly
d) President
Answer: c) Members of Legislative Assembly<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Deputy Speaker is elected by Assembly members from among themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. Which Article deals with the duration of the State Legislative Assembly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 170
b) Article 171
c) Article 172
d) Article 173
Answer: c) Article 172<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 172 provides for 5-year duration of Legislative Assembly, unless dissolved earlier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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