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The Legislative Council of a State in India can be abolished or created by..

  1. The President of India in consultation with the Council

  2. The Legislative Assembly of the State concerned

  3. The Parliament at a joint sitting of both the Houses

  4. The Parliament, provided the State Legislative Assembly
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Explanation

Under Article 169 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can abolish or create a Legislative Council in a State, but only if the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority. This ensures federalism is respected.

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