State Legislature

Description: State Legislature Quiz: Test Your Knowledge about India's State Legislative Bodies
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Which state in India has a unicameral legislature?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Odisha

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odisha is the only state in India that has a unicameral legislature, known as the Odisha Legislative Assembly.

What is the term of office for a member of the State Legislative Assembly?

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for a term of five years.

Who is the head of the State Legislative Assembly?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker

  4. Deputy Speaker


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Speaker is the head of the State Legislative Assembly and is responsible for conducting its proceedings.

What is the role of the State Legislative Council?

  1. To pass laws

  2. To review and approve bills passed by the Assembly

  3. To provide advice to the Governor

  4. To elect the President of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The State Legislative Council reviews and approves bills passed by the State Legislative Assembly before they become law.

Which state in India has the largest State Legislative Assembly?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the largest State Legislative Assembly in India, with 403 members.

What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the State Legislative Assembly?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement to become a member of the State Legislative Assembly is 25 years.

Which state in India has the smallest State Legislative Assembly?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim has the smallest State Legislative Assembly in India, with 32 members.

What is the role of the Chief Minister in the State Legislature?

  1. To lead the government

  2. To introduce bills in the Assembly

  3. To approve laws passed by the Assembly

  4. To appoint the Speaker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chief Minister is the head of the government and is responsible for leading the state's administration.

Which state in India has a bicameral legislature?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Odisha

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharashtra is one of the states in India that has a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

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

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Members of the State Legislative Council are elected for a term of six years.

Who is the head of the State Legislative Council?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker

  4. Chairman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chairman is the head of the State Legislative Council and is responsible for conducting its proceedings.

What is the role of the Governor in the State Legislature?

  1. To pass laws

  2. To review and approve bills passed by the Assembly

  3. To provide advice to the Chief Minister

  4. To dissolve the Assembly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Governor provides advice to the Chief Minister and other state officials on matters of governance.

Which state in India has the largest State Legislative Council?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the largest State Legislative Council in India, with 78 members.

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

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which state in India has the smallest State Legislative Council?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim has the smallest State Legislative Council in India, with 10 members.

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