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Composition of Legislative Assembly

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What is the maximum strength of a legislative assembly in India?

  1. 500

  2. 600

  3. 700

  4. 800


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Constitution of India, the maximum strength of a legislative assembly cannot exceed 500.

What is the minimum strength of a legislative assembly in India?

  1. 40

  2. 50

  3. 60

  4. 70


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Constitution of India, the minimum strength of a legislative assembly cannot be less than 60.

How many members are elected to the legislative assembly from each constituency?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Each constituency elects only one member to the legislative assembly.

What is the term of office of a member of the legislative assembly?

  1. 4 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 7 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term of office of a member of the legislative assembly is 5 years.

What is the age requirement for a person to be eligible to contest elections to the legislative assembly?

  1. 21 years

  2. 25 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 35 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person must be at least 25 years of age to be eligible to contest elections to the legislative assembly.

What is the educational qualification required for a person to be eligible to contest elections to the legislative assembly?

  1. High school

  2. Bachelor's degree

  3. Master's degree

  4. Doctorate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent to be eligible to contest elections to the legislative assembly.

What is the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the legislative assembly?

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is a reservation of 20% seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the legislative assembly.

What is the reservation of seats for women in the legislative assembly?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is a reservation of 33% seats for women in the legislative assembly.

Who is the head of the legislative assembly?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker

  4. Deputy Speaker


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Speaker is the head of the legislative assembly.

What are the main functions of the legislative assembly?

  1. Passing laws

  2. Approving the budget

  3. Holding the government accountable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main functions of the legislative assembly are passing laws, approving the budget, and holding the government accountable.

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the legislative assembly?

  1. Introduction of the bill

  2. First reading

  3. Second reading

  4. Third reading


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The procedure for passing a bill in the legislative assembly involves the introduction of the bill, first reading, second reading, and third reading.

What is the role of the opposition in the legislative assembly?

  1. To criticize the government

  2. To hold the government accountable

  3. To provide alternative policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the opposition in the legislative assembly is to criticize the government, hold the government accountable, and provide alternative policies.

What is the importance of the legislative assembly in a democracy?

  1. It represents the people

  2. It makes laws

  3. It holds the government accountable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The legislative assembly is important in a democracy because it represents the people, makes laws, and holds the government accountable.

What are some of the challenges faced by the legislative assembly in India?

  1. Corruption

  2. Lack of accountability

  3. Ineffective lawmaking

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The legislative assembly in India faces challenges such as corruption, lack of accountability, and ineffective lawmaking.

What are some of the reforms that can be implemented to improve the functioning of the legislative assembly in India?

  1. Strengthening anti-corruption laws

  2. Increasing transparency

  3. Improving the quality of lawmaking

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reforms that can be implemented to improve the functioning of the legislative assembly in India include strengthening anti-corruption laws, increasing transparency, and improving the quality of lawmaking.

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