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Legislative Assemblies in the Indian Constitution

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Legislative Assemblies in the Indian Constitution. It covers various aspects of the legislative assemblies, including their composition, powers, functions, and procedures.
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What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to become a member of a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Article 173 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be at least 25 years of age to be eligible to become a member of a Legislative Assembly.

Which of the following is not a function of a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Passing laws

  2. Approving the state budget

  3. Electing the President of India

  4. Ratifying international treaties


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all the states and union territories.

What is the maximum strength of a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. 500 members

  2. 600 members

  3. 700 members

  4. 800 members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, the maximum strength of a Legislative Assembly cannot exceed 500 members.

Which of the following is not a power of a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Passing laws

  2. Approving the state budget

  3. Imposing taxes

  4. Declaring war


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Declaring war is a power of the central government, not the state governments.

What is the term of a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. 4 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 7 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Article 172 of the Indian Constitution, the term of a Legislative Assembly is five years.

Which of the following is not a procedure followed in a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Question Hour

  2. Zero Hour

  3. Adjournment Motion

  4. No-Confidence Motion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Adjournment Motion is a procedure followed in the Parliament of India, not in the Legislative Assemblies.

What is the name of the presiding officer of a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Speaker

  2. Deputy Speaker

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Governor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The presiding officer of a Legislative Assembly in India is called the Speaker.

Which of the following is not a qualification for becoming a member of a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Being a citizen of India

  2. Being at least 25 years of age

  3. Being a resident of the state

  4. Being a graduate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no educational qualification required for becoming a member of a Legislative Assembly in India.

What is the name of the committee that examines the financial statements of a state government in India?

  1. Public Accounts Committee

  2. Estimates Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. Committee on Subordinate Legislation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Public Accounts Committee is responsible for examining the financial statements of a state government in India.

Which of the following is not a type of bill that can be introduced in a Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Government Bill

  2. Private Member's Bill

  3. Money Bill

  4. Constitutional Amendment Bill


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Constitutional Amendment Bills are introduced in the Parliament of India, not in the Legislative Assemblies.

What is the name of the process by which a Legislative Assembly in India passes a bill into law?

  1. First Reading

  2. Second Reading

  3. Third Reading

  4. Assent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The process by which a Legislative Assembly in India passes a bill into law is called the Third Reading.

Which of the following is not a power of the Governor of a state in India?

  1. Summoning and proroguing the Legislative Assembly

  2. Dissolving the Legislative Assembly

  3. Appointing the Chief Minister

  4. Passing laws


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Passing laws is a power of the Legislative Assembly, not the Governor.

What is the name of the committee that examines the estimates of expenditure of a state government in India?

  1. Public Accounts Committee

  2. Estimates Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. Committee on Subordinate Legislation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Estimates Committee is responsible for examining the estimates of expenditure of a state government in India.

Which of the following is not a function of the Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Passing laws

  2. Approving the state budget

  3. Electing the Prime Minister of India

  4. Ratifying international treaties


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prime Minister of India is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha, not by the Legislative Assemblies.

What is the name of the committee that examines the subordinate legislation made by the state government in India?

  1. Public Accounts Committee

  2. Estimates Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. Committee on Subordinate Legislation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation is responsible for examining the subordinate legislation made by the state government in India.

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