State Legislature — Set 3
Indian Polity · राज्य विधानमंडल · Questions 21–30 of 60
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the State Legislative Council?
Correct Answer: D. None (It is an elected post)
Unlike the Rajya Sabha where the Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman, the Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by the members from amongst themselves. There is no ex-officio Chairman for the State Council. The members also elect a Deputy Chairman.
How many options does the Governor have when a bill is presented to him under Article 200 of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: C. Four
The correct answer is Four. Under Article 200, the Governor has four options when a bill is presented to him: (1) give assent to the bill, (2) withhold assent, (3) return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration (except Money Bills), or (4) reserve the bill for the consideration of the President. This makes the Governor's role significant in the state legislative process, especially the power to reserve bills for Presidential consideration. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Who has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the State Legislature but not vote?
Correct Answer: B. Advocate General
The Advocate General of the State has the right to speak and participate in proceedings of both Houses. He can also participate in committees where he is a member. However, he does not have the right to vote as he is not an elected member.
How many members are elected by the graduates to the Legislative Council?
Correct Answer: D. 1/12
One-twelfth (1/12) of the members of the Legislative Council are elected by graduates of three years' standing residing in the state. Another 1/12 are elected by teachers. This ensures representation of the educated community.
Which state has the largest Legislative Assembly in terms of seats?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the largest Legislative Assembly with 403 seats. This is due to its massive population, as seats are allocated based on population density. West Bengal and Maharashtra follow with significantly fewer seats.
A member of the House can resign by writing to?
Correct Answer: C. Presiding Officer of the House
A member resigns by writing to the Presiding Officer (Speaker for Assembly, Chairman for Council). The resignation becomes effective only when accepted by the Presiding Officer. The officer may refuse if the resignation is not voluntary or genuine.
The power to adjourn the daily sitting of the State Assembly lies with?
Correct Answer: C. Speaker
The Speaker has the power to adjourn the daily sittings of the House. Adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time. The Governor, on the other hand, has the power to prorogue the session.
What happens to a bill pending in the Legislative Assembly when it is dissolved?
Correct Answer: B. It lapses
A bill pending in the Legislative Assembly lapses upon its dissolution. This applies whether the bill originated in the Assembly or was transmitted to it by the Council. Bills passed by the Assembly but pending in the Council also lapse.
The minimum strength of the Legislative Council is fixed at?
Correct Answer: A. 40
The Constitution fixes the minimum strength of the Legislative Council at 40. This ensures a minimum viable number for deliberation. The maximum is one-third of the Assembly strength.
Which Constitutional Amendment removed the provision for Anglo-Indian nomination in State Assemblies?
Correct Answer: B. 104th Amendment
The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 ceased the reservation of seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Previously, the Governor could nominate one member from the community. This provision expired in January 2020.