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State Legislature - UPSC Prelims Practice Quiz

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Democracy at the State Level: Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad, and State Legislative Procedures•hard•20 questions•~20 min

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Question 01

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Which of the following correctly describes the constitutional procedure for the creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a state? 1. The state assembly must pass a resolution by special majority. 2. Parliament then enacts a law by simple majority. 3. This Act of Parliament is deemed an amendment to the Constitution under Article 368. Select the correct option:

Question 02

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Which of the following states has the correct pairing of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council strengths?

Question 03

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Consider the following regarding the composition of a Legislative Council. Which category of members forms the largest single bloc?

Question 04

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What is the maximum delay that the Legislative Council can impose on an ordinary bill passed by the Legislative Assembly?

Question 05

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With reference to the Speaker of a State Legislative Assembly, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Question 06

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Which constitutional amendment extended the freeze on total seats in state assemblies and territorial constituency divisions up to the year 2026?

Question 07

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Regarding the fate of bills when the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, which of the following is NOT correct?

Question 08

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Which of the following powers does the Chairman of the Legislative Council NOT possess, unlike the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?

Question 09

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In the landmark case Kihota Hollohan v. Zachilhu (1992), the Supreme Court ruled that:

Question 10

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When the Governor withholds assent to an ordinary bill passed (or re-passed) by the state legislature, what is the effect?

Question 11

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Which of the following statements about Money Bills in state legislatures is correct?

Question 12

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Which of the following is a correct distinction between the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council of a state?

Question 13

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A member of a state legislature can be disqualified on grounds of defection. Regarding this, consider the following: 1. The Governor decides the question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule. 2. The Speaker decides it in the case of the Assembly and the Chairman in the case of the Council. 3. Such decisions are immune from judicial review. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 14

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Which of the following is an INDIVIDUAL privilege of a member of the state legislature?

Question 15

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With reference to the term of a state Legislative Assembly during a national emergency, which statement is correct?

Question 16

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A seat in the state legislature becomes vacant if a member absents himself from all meetings of the House without permission for a period of:

Question 17

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The quorum required to transact business in a House of the state legislature is:

Question 18

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Which of the following bills, if originating in the Legislative Council, will simply die if rejected by the Legislative Assembly?

Question 19

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The 95th Amendment Act of 2009 extended which of the following provisions?

Question 20

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Which of the following is NOT among the areas where the Legislative Council has powers equal to the Legislative Assembly?

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