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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The Parliament, under Article 169, is empowered to create or abolish the Legislative Council in a State.
  2. For this, the concerned State Legislative Assembly should pass a resolution to this effect by simple majority.
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Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 169 of the Indian constitution, the Parliament is empowered to create or abolish the Legislative Council in a state.
Statement 2 is incorrect: For this, the concerned State Legislative Assembly should pass a resolution to this effect by a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the members present and voting, not simple majority, which is just more than 50% of the total strength of the House.

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