State Legislature — Set 6
Indian Polity · राज्य विधानमंडल · Questions 51–60 of 60
Members of the Legislative Assembly are elected by?
Correct Answer: A. Direct election by people
MLAs are elected by direct election on the basis of universal adult franchise. The state is divided into territorial constituencies. The 'First Past the Post' system is used.
Who is the leader of the Legislative Assembly usually?
Correct Answer: D. Chief Minister
The Chief Minister is the Leader of the House (Assembly) if he is a member of it. If he is a member of the Council, he nominates another minister as the Leader of the Assembly. He plays a key role in scheduling business.
Which schedule of the Constitution deals with Anti-Defection provisions?
Correct Answer: D. 10th Schedule
The 10th Schedule contains provisions regarding disqualification on grounds of defection. It applies to both Parliament and State Legislatures. It was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.
Can a person be a member of both Houses of the State Legislature simultaneously?
Correct Answer: B. No
No, a person cannot be a member of both Houses simultaneously. If elected to both, they must vacate one seat. Laws provide for the mechanism of vacating seats in such cases.
Who prepares the electoral rolls for State Legislature elections?
Correct Answer: D. Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is responsible for preparing electoral rolls. It ensures free and fair elections to the State Legislature. The State Election Commission deals only with local bodies.
A bill reserved by the Governor for the President's consideration requires whose assent?
Correct Answer: D. President
Once reserved, the bill requires the assent of the President. The Governor has no further role in the enactment of that bill. The President can assent, withhold assent, or return it.
Which Indian state has a Legislative Council?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar
Bihar is one of the states with a bicameral legislature (Legislative Council). The other states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Rajasthan and others have unicameral legislatures.
The Speaker casts his vote in the Assembly only in case of?
Correct Answer: D. A Tie
The Speaker does not vote in the first instance. He exercises a 'casting vote' only in the case of a tie (equality of votes). This is to resolve deadlocks and maintain the House's function.
Who summons the sessions of the State Legislature?
Correct Answer: D. Governor
The Governor summons the sessions of the State Legislature. He also prorogues the sessions. He acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Council in a state?
Correct Answer: D. One-third of the Legislative Assembly
Article 171 provides that the total number of members in the Legislative Council shall not exceed one-third of the total members in the Legislative Assembly, with a minimum of 40 members.