State Legislature UPSC Questions

State Legislature MCQ Questions

13.
What is the minimum strength of a Legislative Council?
A.
30
B.
40
C.
50
D.
60
ANSWER :
B. 40
14.
How are 1/3rd of the members of a Legislative Council elected?
A.
By the Governor
B.
By teachers
C.
By graduates
D.
By local bodies
ANSWER :
D. By local bodies
15.
The Governor can nominate members to the Legislative Council from all of the following fields except:
A.
Literature
B.
Science
C.
Business
D.
Social service
ANSWER :
C. Business
16.
What is the term of office for a member of the Legislative Council?
A.
4 years
B.
5 years
C.
6 years
D.
Permanent
ANSWER :
C. 6 years
17.
Which body is empowered to decide disputes regarding disqualification under the Tenth Schedule?
A.
Governor
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Speaker or Chairman
D.
President
ANSWER :
C. Speaker or Chairman
18.
A member of a state legislature is penalized ₹500 for each day if he:
A.
Does not attend sessions
B.
Votes without taking oath
C.
Is late to the session
D.
Speaks out of turn
ANSWER :
B. Votes without taking oath