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Election of Members to Legislative Assembly

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What is the minimum age required for a person to be eligible to contest in the Legislative Assembly elections?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Constitution of India, a person must be at least 25 years of age to be eligible to contest in the Legislative Assembly elections.

Who is responsible for conducting the Legislative Assembly elections?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. State Election Commission

  3. District Election Officer

  4. Returning Officer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting the Legislative Assembly elections in India.

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

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office of a member of the Legislative Assembly is 5 years.

What is the system of election used for the Legislative Assembly elections?

  1. First-past-the-post

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Single transferable vote

  4. Mixed-member proportional representation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first-past-the-post system is used for the Legislative Assembly elections in India.

How many members are there in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

  1. 120

  2. 180

  3. 240

  4. 300


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state varies from state to state, but the average number is around 240.

What is the role of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. To make laws

  2. To pass the budget

  3. To elect the Chief Minister

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Legislative Assembly has the power to make laws, pass the budget, and elect the Chief Minister.

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 is the quorum for a meeting of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. One-third of the total membership

  2. Half of the total membership

  3. Two-thirds of the total membership

  4. Three-fourths of the total membership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The quorum for a meeting of the Legislative Assembly is one-third of the total membership.

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Introduction, First Reading, Second Reading, Third Reading, Assent

  2. Introduction, First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, Third Reading, Assent

  3. Introduction, First Reading, Second Reading, Consideration Stage, Third Reading, Assent

  4. Introduction, First Reading, Second Reading, Report Stage, Third Reading, Assent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The procedure for passing a bill in the Legislative Assembly is as follows: Introduction, First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, Third Reading, and Assent.

What is the role of the Governor in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. To give assent to bills passed by the Assembly

  2. To dissolve the Assembly

  3. To appoint the Chief Minister

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Governor has the power to give assent to bills passed by the Assembly, dissolve the Assembly, and appoint the Chief Minister.

What is the difference between a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council?

  1. Legislative Assembly is elected directly by the people, while Legislative Council is elected indirectly

  2. Legislative Assembly has more members than Legislative Council

  3. Legislative Assembly has more powers than Legislative Council

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Legislative Assembly is elected directly by the people, while the Legislative Council is elected indirectly. The Legislative Assembly has more members than the Legislative Council. The Legislative Assembly has more powers than the Legislative Council.

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 will of the people

  2. It makes laws

  3. It passes the budget

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Legislative Assembly is important in a democracy because it represents the will of the people, makes laws, and passes the budget.

What are the challenges faced by the Legislative Assembly in India?

  1. Corruption

  2. Lack of transparency

  3. Lack of accountability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Legislative Assembly in India faces challenges such as corruption, lack of transparency, and lack of accountability.

What are the reforms that can be made to improve the functioning of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Strengthening the anti-corruption laws

  2. Increasing transparency

  3. Improving accountability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reforms that can be made to improve the functioning of the Legislative Assembly include strengthening the anti-corruption laws, increasing transparency, and improving accountability.

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