State Legislature UPSC Questions

State Legislature MCQ Questions

1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the constitution of Legislatures in states?
A.
Article 168
B.
Article 170
C.
Article 174
D.
Article 169
ANSWER :
A. Article 168
2.
How many states in India had bicameral legislatures as of 2019?
A.
Four
B.
Six
C.
Eight
D.
Ten
ANSWER :
B. Six
3.
Which of the following states did *not* have a Legislative Council in 2019?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Telangana
ANSWER :
C. Tamil Nadu
4.
What is the maximum strength allowed for a Legislative Assembly in India?
A.
400
B.
450
C.
500
D.
550
ANSWER :
C. 500
5.
With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.
2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UPSC - 2019

A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
6.
Who has the authority to abolish or create a Legislative Council in a state?
A.
Governor
B.
President
C.
Parliament
D.
Supreme Court
ANSWER :
C. Parliament