State Legislature — Set 5
Indian Polity · राज्य विधानमंडल · Questions 41–50 of 60
The Legislative Assembly is also known as?
Correct Answer: B. Vidhan Sabha
The Legislative Assembly is known as the Vidhan Sabha. It is the Lower House of the State Legislature. Its members are directly elected by the people.
The Legislative Council is also known as?
Correct Answer: A. Vidhan Parishad
The Legislative Council is known as the Vidhan Parishad. It is the Upper House of the State Legislature. Not all states have a Vidhan Parishad.
What is the normal tenure of a State Legislative Assembly?
Correct Answer: A. 5 years
The normal tenure of the Legislative Assembly is 5 years from the date of its first meeting. However, it can be dissolved earlier by the Governor. Its term can be extended during a national emergency.
What is the tenure of a member of the Legislative Council?
Correct Answer: B. 6 years
A member of the Legislative Council (MLC) serves for a term of 6 years. One-third of the members retire every two years. This makes the Council a continuing chamber.
Who administers the oath to the members of the State Legislature?
Correct Answer: D. Governor or his appointee
The Governor or some person appointed by him administers the oath to the members. Usually, a Pro-tem Speaker is appointed for this purpose. Members must take the oath before taking their seats.
What is the minimum number of members required for a meeting of the House (Quorum)?
Correct Answer: B. 10 members
The quorum is 10 members or one-tenth of the total membership, whichever is greater. If the House has less than 100 members, the minimum 10 rule applies. Without a quorum, no business can be transacted.
Who certifies a bill as a Money Bill in the State Legislature?
Correct Answer: A. Speaker of Assembly
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly certifies whether a bill is a Money Bill or not. His decision is final and cannot be questioned in court. This certificate is required when the bill is transmitted to the Council or Governor.
Under Article 176, apart from after each general election, when else is the Governor required to address the State Legislature?
Correct Answer: B. At the first session of each year
Article 176 of the Constitution requires the Governor to address the State Legislature at two occasions: first, at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Legislative Assembly, and second, at the commencement of the first session of each year. This mirrors Article 87, under which the President addresses Parliament. The Governor's address outlines the government's policies and legislative agenda for the year ahead.
Who submits their resignation to the Deputy Speaker?
Correct Answer: C. Speaker
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly submits his resignation to the Deputy Speaker. Conversely, the Deputy Speaker resigns to the Speaker. This mutual resignation process is standard in Indian legislatures.
Which state has the smallest Legislative Assembly (by number of seats, barring exceptions)?
Correct Answer: A. Sikkim
Sikkim has the smallest Legislative Assembly with only 32 seats. This is an exception to the general minimum rule of 60 seats. Puducherry (UT) has 30 elected seats, but among full states, Sikkim is the smallest.