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State Legislative Council

Test your knowledge about the State Legislative Council in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state in India does not have a Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Bihar
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Tamil Nadu
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum age requirement for a member of the State Legislative Council?

  1. 21 years
  2. 25 years
  3. 30 years
  4. 35 years
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who appoints the Chairman of the State Legislative Council?

  1. Governor of the State
  2. Chief Minister of the State
  3. Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly
  4. President of India
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of a member of the State Legislative Council?

  1. 4 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 7 years
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are nominated by the Governor to the State Legislative Council?

  1. 1/3rd of the total members
  2. 1/4th of the total members
  3. 1/5th of the total members
  4. 1/6th of the total members
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main function of the State Legislative Council?

  1. To pass laws
  2. To approve the budget
  3. To elect the President of India
  4. To impeach the Governor
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state in India has the largest Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Bihar
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Andhra Pradesh
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state in India has the smallest Legislative Council?

  1. Sikkim
  2. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Mizoram
  4. Nagaland
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the State Legislative Council in the election of the President of India?

  1. It nominates members to the Electoral College
  2. It votes directly for the President
  3. It has no role in the election of the President
  4. It approves the election results
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the State Legislative Council in the impeachment of the Governor?

  1. It can initiate impeachment proceedings
  2. It can vote to remove the Governor from office
  3. It has no role in the impeachment of the Governor
  4. It can approve the impeachment resolution
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state in India was the first to establish a Legislative Council?

  1. Madras
  2. Bombay
  3. Bengal
  4. Punjab
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state in India has a unicameral legislature?

  1. Odisha
  2. Telangana
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Karnataka
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the total number of members in the State Legislative Council of Maharashtra?

  1. 78
  2. 93
  3. 105
  4. 123
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state in India has the highest number of nominated members in its Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Bihar
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Andhra Pradesh
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Chairman of the State Legislative Council of Telangana?

  1. K. Swamy Goud
  2. Gutta Sukhender Reddy
  3. K. Keshava Rao
  4. P. Sudhakar Reddy
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