1. Who of the following is empowered to dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State ?
- The Governor
- The Speaker of Legislative Assembly
- The Chief Minister
- The Chief Justice, High Court
Answer: The Governor
2. Which of the following statements is true with reference to a Money Bill ?
- If any question arises whether a Bill is Money bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of
the Lok Sabha remains final
- The Rajya Sabha must return the money bill within a period of maximum 2 months
- The definition of "Money Bill" is given in Article 108 of the Constitution of India
- More than one of the above
Answer: If any question arises whether a Bill is Money bill or not, the decision of the
Speaker of the Lok Sabha remains final
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3. Which of the following is correct about the heading of the Article 162 of the Constitution of
India?
- Executive Power of State
- Conditions of Governor's Office
- Term of the Office of Governor
- Extension of Executive Power of State
Answer: Extension of Executive Power of State
4. Which one of the following states is the first state to impose Agricultural Income Tax
in India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Bihar
- More than one of the above
Answer: Bihar
5. Which of the following States has/have bicameral legislature?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Telangana
3. Bihar
4. Uttar Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. What is the minimum age for the membership of the state legislative assembly?
- 25
- 30
- 35
- 20
Answer: 25
7. Which Articles in the Constitution deal with the topic of state legislatures?
- Articles 168 to 212
- Articles 26 to 78
- Article 370
- Article 1 to 25
Answer: Articles 168 to 212
8. Which is the smallest legislative assembly (capacity) in India?
- Goa
- Telangana
- Chattisgarh
- Sikkim
Answer: Goa
9. Which Article in the Indian Constitution deals with the topic of state legislature?
- Article 22
- Article 168
- Article 380
- Article 25
Answer: Article 168
10. Which one of the following states is the first state to impose Agricultural Income Tax
in India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Bihar
- None of the above
Answer: Bihar
11. What must be the maximum gap in the two sessions of the state legislature?
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 3 months
- 4 months
Answer: 6 months
12. Consider the following statements regarding Legislative Councils:
1. The Resolution to create a legislative council needs to be passed in parliament by a
simple majority.
2. Resolution for creation of legislative council is deemed as an amendment of the
Constitution for the purpose of Article 368.
3. The resolution to abolish a state legislative council should be passed by the state
legislative assembly by a simple majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 1 and 3
Answer: 1 only
13. Who decides on the disqualification of the members of the legislative assembly?
- Speaker of legislative assembly
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- None of the above
Answer: Speaker of legislative assembly
14. Currently, there are 6 states that have a bicameral structure.
- Only 2
- Only 3
- Only 1 and 3
- Only 2 and 4
Answer: Only 3
15. The smallest Vidhan Sabha in India, in terms of number of Members of Legislative Assembly
(MLAs), is ______.
- Delhi
- Goa
- Sikkim
- Puducherry
Answer: Puducherry
16. If the legislative assembly dissolves while any bill is pending, then what becomes of the bill?
- Bill lapses
- Bill remains till another session
- The Bill is sent to legislative council
- None of the above
Answer: Bill lapses
17. Presently, how many Indian States have a bicameral state legislature?
- 12
- 6
- 18
- 3
Answer: 6
18. Who among the following in the state legislature decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?
- Speaker of Legislative Assembly
- Chief Minister
- Chairman of Legislative Council
- Leader of Majority party
Answer: Speaker of Legislative Assembly
19. The State Council is collectively responsible -
- To the assembly
- To the Lok Sabha
- To the Chief Minister
- More than one of the above
Answer: To the assembly
20. Consider the following facts about the control of President on the State legislation :
1. The President has no direct power to disallow the passage of a bill by the state legislative assembly.
2. The President can disallow the passage of a bill, passed by the state legislative assembly, if it is reserved by the State Governor for assent of the President.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer: Both 1 and 2
21. As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State ?
- 350 members
- 370 members
- 450 members
- 500 members
Answer: 500 members
22. Suppose the legislative assembly dissolves, and suppose a Bill is pending in the assembly at the time of dissolution, then what happens to the Bill?
- The Bill lapses
- The Bill does not lapse
- Depends on whether it is a Money Bill or not
- None of the above
Answer: The Bill lapses
23. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be created or abolished by which among the following ?
- Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state
- Parliament on its own
- Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect
- Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers
Answer: Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect
24. Who among the following in the state legislature decides the disqualification of a member of the legislative assembly arising on the grounds of 'defection'?
- Speaker of Legislative Assembly
- Chief Minister
- Chairman of Legislative Council
- Leader of Majority party
Answer: Speaker of Legislative Assembly
25. The functions of which of the following bodies in India are limited to advisory nature only?
- Legislative Council
- Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha
- Legislative Assembly
Answer: Legislative Council
26. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Legislative Council?
- 1/3rd of its members are elected by local bodies
- President has the final power to decide about its composition
- It is not subject to dissolution
- Minimum strength of Legislative Council cannot be less than 40
Answer: President has the final power to decide about its composition
27. Which state has the largest Legislative Assembly in terms of capacity?
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
28. Who among the following recommends to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State?
- The President of India
- The Governor of the concerned State
- The Legislative Council of the concerned State
- The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
Answer: The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
29. If the budget is disclosed before introducing it in the Legislative Assembly, what will happen?
- Council of Ministers will have to resign
- Chief Minister will have to resign
- Finance Minister will have to resign
- None of the above
Answer: Finance Minister will have to resign
30. How many Indian States have a bicameral legislature
- 7
- 6
- 5
- 3
Answer: 6
31. To abolish a Legislative Council on a request of the concerned state Legislative Assembly, the parliament needs to pass legislation with a :
- Simple majority
- Effective majority
- Special majority
- Special majority with ratification of 50% of the states
Answer: Simple majority
32. What is the minimum age of qualification for membership in the Legislative Assemble and Legislative Council of the state respectively?
- 30 and 35
- 20 and 25
- 25 and 30
- 18 and 21
Answer: 25 and 30
33. Which one of the following states does not have Vidhan Parishad ?
- Bihar
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Tamil Nadu
34. What does special majority mean in state legislatures?
- Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of membership of that House
- Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes
- Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and there should also be two-thirds majority of the total capacity of membership of that House
- All of the above
Answer: Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of membership of that House
35. Suppose the legislative assembly dissolves, and suppose a Bill is passed by the state legislative assembly and also legislative council at the time of dissolution, and awaiting Governor/President's assent, then what happens to that Bill?
- The Bill lapses
- The Bill does not lapse
- Depends on whether it is a Money Bill or not
- None of the above
Answer: The Bill does not lapse