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

Who enjoys a role with regard to the amendment of the Indian Constitution?

  1. State Legislative Assembly

  2. Legislative Council

  3. Supreme Court

  4. All above

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The state legislative assembly enjoys a role with regard to the amendment of the Indian Constitution. Some part of the Constitution can be amended by Union Parliament only when half of the state legislative ratify the amendment.

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

Which Article of Constitution provides for Legislature?

  1. 168

  2. 162

  3. 178

  4. 196

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 168 of the constitution of India provides for a Legislature in every state of the country. The same article mentions that there are some states where there is a legislative council as well. Thus, Indian Constitution does not adhere to the principle of bicameralism in case of every legislature.

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

Who participates in the election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman Of Legislative Council?

  1. Members of Legislative Assembly

  2. Members of Legislative Council

  3. Governor

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Legislative Council has two elected officials: the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. They are elected by the members of Legislative Council from among themselves.

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

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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.