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The correct answer is 78.

Key Points

Legislative Council of Maharashtra:

• In Maharashtra, the Legislative Council, as understood today as an Upper Chamber, came to be established for the first time only after the Government of India Act, 1935, came into force.
• The Maharastra Legislature is bicameral consisting of a Legislative Council and a Legislative Assembly.
• The present strength of the Legislative Council is 78 members.
• It is a continuous House and not subject to dissolution.
• However, one-third of its members retire every second year and are replaced by new members.
• Under Article 171 of the Constitution, the Legislative Council of a state shall not have more than one-third of the total strength of the State Assembly, and not less than 40 members.

Manner of Election:

• One-third of the MLCs are elected by the state’s MLAs,
• Another 1/3rd by a special electorate comprising sitting members of local governments such as municipalities and district boards,
• 1/12th by an electorate of teachers and another 1/12th by registered graduates.
• The remaining members are appointed by the Governor for distinguished services in various fields namely, literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.

Additional Information

Maharashtra:

The correct answer is Satish MahanaKey Points

• Satish Mahana is the speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Additional Information

• Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh - Yogi Adityanath.
• Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh - Keshav Prasad Maurya.
• Governor of Uttar Pradesh - Anandiben Patel.
• DGP of Uttar Pradesh - Mukul Goel.
• Dances of Uttar Pradesh - Charkula, Khyal, Raslila, Nautanki, etc. 

Key PointsBi-cameral Legislature:

• A bicameral system, also called bicameralism, is a system of government in which the legislature comprises two houses.
• The modern bicameral system dates back to the beginnings of constitutional government in 17th-century England and to the later 18th century on the continent of Europe and in the United States.
• Bicameralism is the practice of having two Houses of Parliament.
• At the State level, the equivalent of the Lok Sabha is the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), and that of the Rajya Sabha is the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council). 
• Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh have bicameral legislatures, with the remaining states having a unicameral one.

Hence, Bihar among the list has Bi-cameral Legislature.

The correct answer is Akhilesh Yadav.

Key Points

• Akhilesh Yadav is the leader of the Opposition in the 18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh.
  • He has been elected from the Karhal assembly seat of the Mainpuri district.
  • Prior to the 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, he was representing Azamgarh in the Lok Sabha.
  • Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian politician and the national president of the Samajwadi Party who served as the 20th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017.​

Important Points

• After winning the 18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath took oath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for his second term.
  • He is the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh to win a second consecutive term.
• Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brijesh Pathak became the Deputy Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh.
• Speaker of 18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh - Satish Mahana
  • He has been elected for the 8th time from the Maharajpur Assembly seat of Kanpur district.

Additional Information

• Mayavati
  • She is the second woman after Sucheta Kriplani to become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
  • She is the National President of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
• Ram Govind Chaudhary
  • He was the former Leader of Opposition in the 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh.
• Total legislative seats in Uttar Pradesh - 403.
• Total Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh - 80.
• Total Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh - 31.
• Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of legislative seats in India.

The correct answer is 80.

Key Points

• Uttar Pradesh has 80 Lok Sabha constituencies.
• Uttar Pradesh has the highest representation in Lok Sabha.

Important Points

• Lok Sabha:
  • It comes under article 81.
  • Its maximum strength is 550, which includes 530 members from States and 20 from Union Territories.
  • The representatives of the States are directly elected by the people of the States on the basis of adult suffrage.
  • Every citizen who is not less than 18 years of age and is not otherwise disqualified is entitled to vote at such election.
  • The normal term of the Lok Sabha is 5 years, but it may be dissolved earlier by the President.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan has 25 Lok Sabha Seats.
• Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha Seats.
• Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha Seats.

The correct answer is 'Karnataka'.

Key Points

• At present, 6 states out of 28 states of India have the Legislative Council. These 6 states are -
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
• Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gujarat have a unicameral legislature. These states have a Legislative Assembly only.

Hence, the correct answer is Karnataka.

Additional Information

•  Legislative Assembly
  • The State Legislative Assembly is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
  • In the 28 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature, it is the sole legislative body.
  • In 6 states, it is the lower house of their bicameral state legislatures.
  • Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms.
  • A State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved in a state of emergency, by the Governor at the request of the Chief Minister, or if a motion of no confidence is passed against the ruling majority party or coalition.
• Legislative Council
  • The second and upper house of the state legislature is the Legislative Council.
  • It is a permanent house. Therefore, the Governor cannot dissolve it.
  • According to Article 171(3), the members of the Legislative Council are indirectly elected.
  • Each member remains a member of the Legislative Council for 6 years.

Hint

• Trick to remember Indian States with Bicameral Legislature (Legislative Council) -
  • KUMBAT
    • K - Karnataka
    • U - Uttar Pradesh
    • M - Maharashtra
    • B - Bihar
    • A - Andhra Pradesh
    • T - Telangana

The correct answer is Puducherry.

Important Points 

• Puducherry is the smallest Vidhan Sabha in India, in terms of the number of 'Members of Legislative Assembly' (MLAs).
• There are only 30  members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in Puducherry Vidhan Sabha.
• Uttar Pradesh is the largest Vidhan Sabha in India, in terms of the number of 'Members of Legislative Assembly' (MLAs).
• There are 403 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha.

​Key Points

• Vidhan Sabhas are also known as Legislative Assemblies.
• Vidhan Sabhas are the lower houses of the provincial legislature in the different states of India.
• Vidhan Sabha is analogous to Lok Sabha.
• Each Vidhan Sabha in India is formed for a period of five years, after which all seats are up for election.
• A person must not less than 25 years of age to become a member of Vidhan Sabha.

Additional Information ;

• Sikkim has 32 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in its Vidhan Sabha.
• Goa has 40 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in its Vidhan Sabha.
• Delhi has 70 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in its Vidhan Sabha.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• A bicameral legislature is a system of government in which the legislature comprises two houses.
• At the state level, the equivalent of Lok Sabha is the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), and that of Rajya Sabha is Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council).
• One-third of the members of the Vidhan Parishad are elected every 2 years.
• At present, the states that have bicameral legislature in India are:
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Maharashtra
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana

Hence option 4 is correct.

The correct answer is The Governor.

Key Points

• The State Legislative Assembly is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
• Single-member constituencies directly elect each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to serve five-year terms.
• A State Legislative Assembly in India must have at least 60 and no more than 500 members, according to the Indian Constitution.
• The Governor of the state is empowered to dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.
• In the event of a state of emergency, the Governor may dissolve the State Legislative Assembly at the request of the Chief Minister, or if a resolution of no confidence is approved against the ruling majority party or coalition.
• If a state government fails to implement its executive powers in accordance with Union government orders, the governor of the state is responsible for assessing the situation and recommending the dissolution of the state Assembly to the Union cabinet, according to Article 365.

Important Points

• State Legislative Assemblies are also known as Vidhan Sabhas.
• State Legislative Assembly is chaired by the speaker.
• The Governor can summon and prorogue the state legislation and dissolve the state legislative assembly.
• State Legislative Assembly is directly elected by the people.
• Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms by single-member constituencies.

Additional Information

• Governor is the head of the state who is appointed by the President of the country.
• Governor works on the pleasure of the President and has no fixed term.
• Governor may also get transferred from one state to another by the President.
• Governor also can be reappointed.
• The central government nominates the governor for each state.
• A person should complete the age of 35 for the appointment as the governor.
• Governor gives his resignation letter to the President.
• The Seventh Constitutional Amendment facilitated the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states.

The correct answer is 29.

• The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the legislature.
• It is also called the " House of People".
• The term length of this house is 5 years.
• The Madhya Pradesh state was formed on 1st November 1956.
• The first election of Madhya Pradesh Vidhan sabha was held in 1957.
• The last election of this assembly was held on 28 November 2018.
• The next election will take place in November 2023.
• The present CM of Madhya Pradesh is Dr. Mohan Yadav.
• The present governor of this state is Mangubhai C. Patel since 6 July 2021

The correct answer is Extension of Executive Power of State.

Key Points

• Article 162: The extent of executive power of State Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters with respect to which the Legislature of the State has the power to make laws Provided that in any matter with respect to which the Legislature of a State.

Important Points

• Parliament has the power to make laws, the executive power of the State shall be subject to, and limited by, the executive power expressly conferred by the Constitution or by any law made by Parliament upon the Union or authorities thereof Council of Ministers.
• Executive Power of State: The executive authority of the State is exclusive with respect to matters enumerated in List II of Seventh Schedule.
  • The authority also extends to the concurrent list except as provided in the Constitution itself or in any law passed by the Parliament.
• Neither of the articles 162 and 73 contains any definition as to what the executive function is and what activities would legitimately come within its scope.
  • They are concerned primarily with the distribution of the executive power between the Union on the one hand and the States on the other.

The correct answer is Article 79.Key Points

• Article 79 of the Indian Constitution does indeed establish the bicameral nature of the Indian Parliament.
  • The Indian Parliament is a bicameral legislature which consists of two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People), along with the President of India.
  • The President has the power to summon and preside over the sessions of both the houses, and he or she can also dissolve the Lok Sabha.

Important Points

• Article 80: This Article states that the Rajya Sabha will consist of not more than 250 members. Out of these, 12 are nominated by the President from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of literature, science, art, and social service, and the rest represent the States and Union territories.
• Article 81: This Article provides for the composition of the Lok Sabha. The House of the People or Lok Sabha consists of representatives directly elected by people of the territorial constituencies in the states and Union territories. As per the amendment of 1977, the Lok Sabha shall consist of not more than 552 members - up to 530 members to represent the territorial constituencies in the States, up to 20 members from Union Territories.
• Article 83: It determines the duration of the Houses of Parliament. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution. However, Lok Sabha is elected for five years but can be dissolved earlier by the President.
• Article 85: Gives the President the right to summon each House at such intervals that there shouldn't be more than six months gap between the two sessions. Hence the parliament must meet at least twice a year.
• Article 86: Gives the President the right to address and send messages to either House of Parliament.

The Constitution of India therefore, in its Articles 79 to 122, provides detailed provisions for the organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, and so on for the Parliament in India. The Parliament plays a critical role in the Indian democracy and has substantial legislative, executive, and financial powers.Additional Information

• Article 49: This Article falls under the DPSP section of the Constitution. It states that it shall be the obligation of the State to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest, declared by or under law made by Parliament to be of national importance, from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal or export, as the case may be.
• Article 59: This Article deals with the conditions of the President's office. It states that the President shall not be a member of either house of the Parliament or of a house of the legislature of any State, and if any such member is elected President, they shall be deemed to have vacated their seat in that house on the date on which they enter upon their office as President. Additionally, the President shall not hold any other office of profit.
• Article 89: Article 89 of the Constitution discusses the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States, or the Rajya Sabha (Upper House). It states that the council of states will choose one of its members to be the Deputy Chairman whenever the position becomes vacant, and the chosen member will perform the duties of the Chairman when the position of Chairman is vacant or when the Vice-President is acting as, or discharging the functions of, the President.

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

• Bicameralism is the practice of having a legislature divided into two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses, known as a bicameral legislature. 
• Bicameralism is distinguished from unicameralism, in which all members deliberate and vote as a single group.
• There are only 6 states which have two houses (SLC + SLA) those are - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra.
• Article 168 states the Bicameralism in the states.
• Article 169 states that State Legislative Council can be created or abolished.

Additional Information

• Article 153 states that there shall be Governor for each State.
• Schedule 4 of the Indian Constitution states the allocation of Seats in Rajya Sabha to states and Union Territory.
• Maximum members in Rajya Sabha are from Uttar Pradesh (31).
• Minimum members in Rajya Sabha are from Goa, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Lakshadweep (1 from each).
• Article 170 states the State Legislative Assemble can have maximum member up to 500 in one state. 

Kerala is NOT correct.

• Among the options, Kerala does NOT have a Vidhan Parishad.

Key Points

• Kerala is a unicameral legislature state.
• The unicameral state legislature has only one house to make a law called ‘legislative assemblies(Vidhan Sabha)’.
• The bicameral state legislature has two houses to make a law namely legislative assemblies and legislative councils(Vidhan Parishad).
• At present only Six States of India have a Legislative Council.
  1. Andhra Pradesh.
  2. Bihar.
  3. Karnataka.
  4. Maharashtra.
  5. Telangana.
  6. Uttar Pradesh.

Important Points

• Vidhan Parishads are also known as Legislative councils.
• Vidhan Parishads are the upper houses of the provincial legislature in the different states of India.
• Vidhan Parishad is analogous to Rajya Sabha.
• Members of the Vidhan Parishad are indirectly elected and nominated.
• The maximum strength of the Vidhan Parishad is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the assembly.

The correct answer is Bihar.

Key Points

• Bihar is the first state to impose Agricultural Income Tax in India.
  • ​Agricultural income is not taxable under Section 10 (1) of the Income Tax Act as it is not counted as a part of an individual's total income.
  • However, the state government can levy tax on agricultural income if the amount exceeds Rs. 5,000 per year.
  • Taxes on agricultural income” falls under Entry 46 in the “State List” under the Constitution.
  • Only the state governments are competent to enact legislation imposing a tax on agricultural income. 

Additional Information

• The tax on agricultural income can be imposed by the central government only if the states pass a resolution under Article 252 of the Constitution, authorizing the Centre to impose such tax on agricultural income.
• In 1935, Bihar was the first province to levy agricultural income tax which was later followed by Assam and Bengal in 1944.