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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 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.

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

If a Minsiter of a State wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Speaker of Vidhan Sabha

  3. Governor of the State

  4. Leader of his political party
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A State Minister will give his resignation to the CM, who will consider it and forward it to the Governor of the respective state. 

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 Act, made the central Legislature a bicameral i.e., the council of States and the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Government of India Act, 1909

  2. Government of India Act, 1919

  3. Government of India Act, 1935

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

The Government of India Act 1919 introduced bicameralism at the central level, establishing the Council of State and the Legislative Assembly.

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

If a person gets elected to both the Houses of Parliament or State Legislature or is a member of House of Parliament as well as House of State Legislature ___________________.

  1. He may enjoy membership of both the House

  2. He may give up one of the seats

  3. He must give up one of the seats

  4. He must vacate both the seats
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Representation of the People Act, a person cannot be a member of both Houses of Parliament or both Houses of Parliament and a State Legislature; they must vacate one of the seats.

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

Main areas of conflict between the Legislature and the Judiciary is/are __________________________.

  1. Existence, extent and scope of Parliamentary privileges and power of Legislatures to punish for contempt

  2. Interference in the proceedings of Parliament/Legislature

  3. Decision given by the Presiding Officers of Legislatures under the Anti-Defection Law

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

Conflicts between the Legislature and Judiciary in India often involve parliamentary privileges, judicial review of legislative proceedings, and the anti-defection law, making all listed options areas of potential friction.

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

Under the Legislative Procedure in Parliament, what is true about a Bill?

  1. A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses

  2. A Bill pending in the Council of States - which has not been passed by the House of the people shall not lapse on a dissolution of the House of People

  3. A Bill which is pending in the House of People, or which having been passed by the House of People, is pending in the Council of States, shall lapse on a dissolution of the House of People

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

The rules regarding the lapsing of bills are defined in Article 107 of the Constitution, and all the provided statements accurately reflect the constitutional provisions regarding the status of bills upon prorogation or dissolution.

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

The President of India is elected _______________.

  1. By way of people representation

  2. By an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and by the representatives of Central and State Legislature

  3. Directed by the people

  4. The Primary Minister appoints him
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories.

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

Mark the incorrect statement (s): 

  1. Advocate-General for the State is a appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of respective High Court

  2. The term of Advocate-General is five years

  3. The Advocate-General holds office at the pleasure of the State Legislature

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

The Advocate-General is appointed by the Governor (not in consultation with the Chief Justice), holds office at the pleasure of the Governor (not the legislature), and has no fixed term of five years. Since all statements are incorrect, D is the correct choice.

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

Who among the following does not hold his/her office at the pleasure of the Governor?

  1. Chairman of the Public Service Commission

  2. Advocate-General

  3. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  4. Auditor-General of State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected by the members of the House and can only be removed by a resolution passed by the House. In contrast, the Advocate-General, Chairman of the PSC, and Auditor-General are appointed by the Governor and hold office during the Governor's pleasure.