Civics Polity

Legislature and Parliament

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Legislature and Parliament topics cover the structure, functions, and legislative procedures of the lawmaking bodies. This collection focuses on the passage of bills, parliamentary committees, and the roles of different houses. These questions are highly relevant for civil services and state public service commission examinations.

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Legislature and Parliament Questions

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who elect the 1/3rd members of council as per the law of the Parliament?

  1. Municipal Committees

  2. Zilla Parishads

  3. Local Authorities in State

  4. All above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Almost 1/3rd members are elected by the local bodies like municipal committees, Zilla Parishads and other such local authorities in the State, as specified by the law of the Parliament.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The strength of the Vidhana Parishad of a state cannot exceed _________ of the strength of that state's Vidhana Sabha.

  1. $\dfrac{1}{4}$
  2. $\dfrac{1}{3}$
  3. $\dfrac{1}{2}$
  4. $\dfrac{1}{5}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vidhan Parishad, like Rajya Sabha, is the Upper House and is also a permanent House. It cannot be dissolved. Its total strength does not exceed one-third of the strength of the Legislative Assembly, subject to a minimum of 40 members. The strength varies as per the population of the concerned state.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The State Legislatures can enact laws on subjects listed under _________.

  1. Concurrent list and state list

  2. Union list and state list

  3. Union list and concurrent list

  4. State list only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India provides for a division of powers between the Union (Centre) and states. It divides all the subjects into 3 lists - Union List, State List and Concurrent List. The State Legislatures can enact laws for subjects listed under State List and Concurrent List.

State List - It is a list of subjects of state and local importance. These include police, trade, commerce, agriculture, and irrigation. The law relating to these subjects can be made only by the State Governments.

Concurrent List - The Concurrent List contains subjects of common interest to both the Union as well as the States. These include education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption, and succession. The law relating to these subjects can be made by both the Central and State Governments.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The members of the State Legislative Assemblies do not vote in the election of the __________.

  1. President

  2. Speaker of their Assembly

  3. Members of the Rajya Sabha

  4. Vice-President
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President is not a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of a Legislature of any state. The Vice President is elected by a direct vote of all members elected and nominated, of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Which one of the following is not related to the Legislative Council?

  1. Upper House

  2. House of Elders

  3. Lower House

  4. Permanent House
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vidhan Parishad or Legislative Council is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. Article 171 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a Vidhan Parishad.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

If the Legislative Assembly rejects the budget presented by the government, then ______________.

  1. A new budget may be presented

  2. The Legislative Council may approve it

  3. The government has to resign

  4. The Finance Minister has to resign
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

If the Legislative Assembly rejects the budget presented by the state government, it has to resign. This is because the move shows that the Legislative Assembly has lost faith in the government.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) are elected by the people.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The members of Legislative council of the State legislature are indirectly elected. They are elected in the following manner:
1/3 are elected by the members of local bodies.
1/12 are elected by the graduates of three years within the state.
1/12 are elected by the teachers of three years standing and residing in the state(secondary school teachers)
1/3 are elected by the members of the legislative assembly from among persons who are not members of the assembly.
the rest of the members are nominated by the governors from among persons who have special knowledge or practical experience of literature, science, art, etc.
Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are not elected by the people.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The members of Legislative Assembly of the State legislature in the state are directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise. For the purpose of holding direct elections, each state is divided into territorial constituencies

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Legislative Assembly is a ________.

  1. Place where the MLAs meet to discuss various things

  2. Place where Press conference take place

  3. Place where religious discussion take place

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Legislative Assembly is a place where all the MLAs, whether from the ruling party or from the opposition meet to discuss various things.Hence , some MLAs have dual responsibilities;one as an MLA and other as a minister.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Statutory body is a body that is created under an -
1. Act of parliament
2. Act of State legislatures
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Neither 1 nor 2

  4. Either 1 or 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 Statutory body is a body that is created under an Act of Parliament or an Act of State Legislatures. Cabinet resolution should be passed to establish this body. It is an autonomous corporate body. For example: Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, State Human Rights Commission, etc.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by:

  1. 1/3

  2. 2/3

  3. 1/2

  4. 1/4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A is the correct answer. The total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by 1/3rd. Article 171 of the Constitution states this.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Which of the following can be abolished, but not dissolved?

  1. Rajya Sabha

  2. Municipal Bodies

  3. State Legislative Council

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution provides for the abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States. The Parliament has the power to abolish or create the legislative council. If the legislative council is created or exists in State it is a permanent body like Rajya Sabha and cannot be dissolved. Only one third of its members retire on the expiration of every second year.