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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 passes a resolution for the establishment of the State Legislative Council?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. State Legislative Assembly

  3. Gram Panchayat

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

A State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) can pass a resolution for the establishment or elimination of the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).

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

The term of the Vidhana Sabha is ________.

  1. Four years

  2. Five years

  3. Six years

  4. Seven years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The members of the Vidhana Sabha or the lower house of the state legislature are directly elected by people through adult franchise. Post-election, Vidhan Sabha is formed and conducts business for a five-year term. After fiver-years, the Vidhan Sabha goes for fresh election through adult franchise.

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

When there is a constitutional breakdown in a state, ________ can be imposed.

  1. President's Rule

  2. Prime Minister's Rule

  3. Chief Minister's Rule

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

When the constitutional machinery of the states is unable to perform, their governance comes under the direct control of the Centre. President's Rule is imposed in such states. In this scenario, the executive power of running the state moves away from the council of ministers to the governor.

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 elected by the _________.

  1. Political parties

  2. People

  3. Governor

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

Elections to the Vidhan Sabhas are carried out in the same manner as for the Lok Sabha election. People of the constituencies cast their votes for the candidates contesting the election there. The candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins and becomes the MLA for that seat.

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

Who summons each House of state legislature?

  1. The President

  2. The Governor

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Speaker
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor is the Chief Executive in a State. The Governor is an integral part of the State legislature, though he is not a member of either house of it. Governor summons the sessions of both houses of the state legislature and prorogues them.

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

Who is an MLA?

  1. Members of the Legislative Assembly

  2. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  3. Both A and B

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

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected by the people. They then become members of the legislative assembly and also form the government . In this way that the MLAs represent people.Every state in India has a Legislative Assembly.Each state is divided into different areas or constituencies.

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

The money bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly and not in the Legislative Council.

  1. True

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

Money Bills can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly of a State (or Lok Sabha in the Parliament) because the Legislative Assembly comprises of representatives directly elected by the people. Financial power must always remain with the people who have elected their representatives. 

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

What is the role of the party that does not form government ?

  1. Keep a watch over the functioning of the ruling party.

  2. Protest any wrong action of the government.

  3. Take part in every discussion and debate held in the Assembly.

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

As per the Constitution all the parties which do not take part in the formation of government are called opposition parties. In our democratic set up the role of the opposition parties is in no way less important than the ruling party. The opposition parties keep a watch over the functioning of the ruling party. They take part in every discussion and debate held in the Assembly. They can check and protest any wrong action of the government.

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

Why should decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Whether a particular decisions is in interest of the people at large or net

  2. Whether it is urgent or not

  3. Both A and B

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

The decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers must be debated in the Legislative Assembly. It is because during debate it is discussed whether a particular decision is in interest of the people at large or not. It is also discussed whether it is urgent or not, how much would it cost the government, is there anything objectionable for any particular community, etc.