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

The state legislature should meet at least twice a year.

  1. True

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

The Governor of the State summons from time to time each House of State Legislature to meet. The maximum gap between the two sessions of the State Legislature cannot be more than 6 months. Thus the state legislature should meet at least twice a year.

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

An Ordinary Bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Council for a maximum period of _______.

  1. 1 month

  2. 2 months

  3. 3 months

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

An ordinary or non-money bill can be introduced in either House of the State Legislature. It should be passed by both the Houses to become a law. If the bill is moved and passed in the Legislative Assembly in the first instance, it goes to the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council can hold the bill for a maximum period of 4 months.

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

The division of powers between different organs of Indian government is based on the principle of _______________.

  1. Separation of powers

  2. Centralization of powers

  3. Delegation of authority

  4. Decentralization of powers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Separation of powers refers to the division of responsibilities into distinct branches of government to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. The division of power into separate branches of government is central to the republican ideal of the separation of powers. Hence, Option A  is correct. The rest of the options do not apply to the division of powers, hence, incorrect.

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

What was the first and major test for democratic politics in Inida?

  1. Integration of states

  2. Problems related to the partition

  3. Creation of linguistic states

  4. Independence of Goa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The reorganization of states on a linguistic basis was a major challenge for the newly independent India, testing the democratic commitment to national unity while respecting regional identities.

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

In 1984, the Karnataka government set up a company called Karnataka _________ Limited.

  1. Sugar industry

  2. Match factory

  3. Pulpwood

  4. Fertilizers industry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1984, the Karnataka government established the Karnataka Pulpwood Limited, a joint venture that became controversial due to its impact on local grazing lands.

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

The Women Reservation bill in Indian Parliament, stresses on what percentage of seats in legislatures for women in India?

  1. 52%

  2. 48%

  3. 30%

  4. 33%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Women's Reservation Bill, officially the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Act, 2023, reserves 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.