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State Legislative Council

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Which state in India does not have a Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu is the only state in India that does not have a Legislative Council.

What is the minimum age requirement for a member of the State Legislative Council?

  1. 21 years

  2. 25 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 35 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for a member of the State Legislative Council is 30 years.

Who appoints the Chairman of the State Legislative Council?

  1. Governor of the State

  2. Chief Minister of the State

  3. Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly

  4. President of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Governor of the State appoints the Chairman of the State Legislative Council.

What is the term of office of a member of the State Legislative Council?

  1. 4 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 7 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office of a member of the State Legislative Council is 6 years.

How many members are nominated by the Governor to the State Legislative Council?

  1. 1/3rd of the total members

  2. 1/4th of the total members

  3. 1/5th of the total members

  4. 1/6th of the total members


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Governor nominates 1/6th of the total members to the State Legislative Council.

What is the main function of the State Legislative Council?

  1. To pass laws

  2. To approve the budget

  3. To elect the President of India

  4. To impeach the Governor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main function of the State Legislative Council is to pass laws.

Which state in India has the largest Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the largest Legislative Council in India with 100 members.

Which state in India has the smallest Legislative Council?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim has the smallest Legislative Council in India with 32 members.

What is the role of the State Legislative Council in the election of the President of India?

  1. It nominates members to the Electoral College

  2. It votes directly for the President

  3. It has no role in the election of the President

  4. It approves the election results


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The State Legislative Council nominates members to the Electoral College, which elects the President of India.

What is the role of the State Legislative Council in the impeachment of the Governor?

  1. It can initiate impeachment proceedings

  2. It can vote to remove the Governor from office

  3. It has no role in the impeachment of the Governor

  4. It can approve the impeachment resolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The State Legislative Council can initiate impeachment proceedings against the Governor.

Which state in India was the first to establish a Legislative Council?

  1. Madras

  2. Bombay

  3. Bengal

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madras was the first state in India to establish a Legislative Council in 1861.

Which state in India has a unicameral legislature?

  1. Odisha

  2. Telangana

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is the only state in India that has a unicameral legislature, meaning it has only one house, the Legislative Assembly.

What is the total number of members in the State Legislative Council of Maharashtra?

  1. 78

  2. 93

  3. 105

  4. 123


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Legislative Council of Maharashtra has a total of 123 members.

Which state in India has the highest number of nominated members in its Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of nominated members in its Legislative Council, with 12 members nominated by the Governor.

What is the name of the Chairman of the State Legislative Council of Telangana?

  1. K. Swamy Goud

  2. Gutta Sukhender Reddy

  3. K. Keshava Rao

  4. P. Sudhakar Reddy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gutta Sukhender Reddy is the current Chairman of the State Legislative Council of Telangana.

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