Multiple choice

Who can recommend abolition or the creation of the Legislative council in a state?

  1. Governor of the state

  2. advocate general of the state

  3. legislative assembly of the state

  4. the state council of ministers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 169 of the Constitution, the Legislative Assembly of a state can pass a resolution to create or abolish the Legislative Council. This requires a special majority and then needs Parliament's approval. The Governor, Advocate General, and Council of Ministers do not have this independent recommendation power.

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